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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.48, 12,888.09 and 2,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.48, 12,888.09 and 2,747.52 is: 4,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.48 : 12,888.09 = 2,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.48/12,888.09 = 2,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.48x = 12,888.09 × 2,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.48x = 35,410,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,410,285.04/8,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.08

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