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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.72, 12,889.20 and 2,436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.72, 12,889.20 and 2,436.72 is: 3,655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.72 : 12,889.20 = 2,436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.72/12,889.20 = 2,436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.72x = 12,889.20 × 2,436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.72x = 31,407,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,407,371.42/8,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.11

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