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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.44, 13,171.26 and 5,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.44, 13,171.26 and 5,092.36 is: 7,628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.44 : 13,171.26 = 5,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.44/13,171.26 = 5,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.44x = 13,171.26 × 5,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.44x = 67,072,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,072,797.57/8,792.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,628.46

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