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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.60, 13,248.88 and 2,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.60, 13,248.88 and 2,993.32 is: 4,489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.60 : 13,248.88 = 2,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.60/13,248.88 = 2,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.60x = 13,248.88 × 2,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.60x = 39,658,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658,137.48/8,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.97

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