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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.24, 12,885.96 and 3,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.24, 12,885.96 and 3,044.88 is: 4,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.24 : 12,885.96 = 3,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.24/12,885.96 = 3,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.24x = 12,885.96 × 3,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.24x = 39,236,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236,201.88/8,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.47

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