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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.92, 12,887.24 and 2,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.92, 12,887.24 and 2,352.96 is: 3,528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.92 : 12,887.24 = 2,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.92/12,887.24 = 2,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.92x = 12,887.24 × 2,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.92x = 30,323,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,323,160.23/8,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.85

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