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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.08, 13,248.44 and 2,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.08, 13,248.44 and 2,675.92 is: 4,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.08 : 13,248.44 = 2,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.08/13,248.44 = 2,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.08x = 13,248.44 × 2,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.08x = 35,451,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,451,765.56/8,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.98

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