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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.07, 13,040.12 and 2,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.07, 13,040.12 and 2,848.32 is: 4,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.07 : 13,040.12 = 2,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.07/13,040.12 = 2,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.07x = 13,040.12 × 2,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.07x = 37,142,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142,441.72/8,692.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.14

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