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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.32, 13,250.30 and 2,592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.32, 13,250.30 and 2,592.53 is: 3,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.32 : 13,250.30 = 2,592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.32/13,250.30 = 2,592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.32x = 13,250.30 × 2,592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.32x = 34,351,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,351,721.04/8,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.32

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