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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.76, 13,188.96 and 2,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.76, 13,188.96 and 2,552.52 is: 3,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.76 : 13,188.96 = 2,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.76/13,188.96 = 2,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.76x = 13,188.96 × 2,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.76x = 33,665,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,084.18/8,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.73

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