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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.72, 13,123.08 and 2,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.72, 13,123.08 and 2,592.24 is: 3,888.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.72 : 13,123.08 = 2,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.72/13,123.08 = 2,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.72x = 13,123.08 × 2,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.72x = 34,018,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,018,172.90/8,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.36

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