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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.15, 13,248.29 and 2,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.15, 13,248.29 and 2,592.26 is: 3,888.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.15 : 13,248.29 = 2,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.15/13,248.29 = 2,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.15x = 13,248.29 × 2,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.15x = 34,343,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,343,002.16/8,832.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.41

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