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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.70, 12,889.04 and 2,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.70, 12,889.04 and 2,352.76 is: 3,529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.70 : 12,889.04 = 2,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.70/12,889.04 = 2,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.70x = 12,889.04 × 2,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.70x = 30,324,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,324,817.75/8,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.14

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