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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792, 13,171.52 and 4,404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792, 13,171.52 and 4,404.32 is: 6,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792 : 13,171.52 = 4,404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792/13,171.52 = 4,404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792x = 13,171.52 × 4,404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792x = 58,011,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011,588.97/8,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.22

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