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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.56, 13,250.68 and 2,592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.56, 13,250.68 and 2,592.78 is: 3,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.56 : 13,250.68 = 2,592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.56/13,250.68 = 2,592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.56x = 13,250.68 × 2,592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.56x = 34,356,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,356,098.09/8,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.71

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