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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.64, 13,248.55 and 2,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.64, 13,248.55 and 2,592.40 is: 3,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.64 : 13,248.55 = 2,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.64/13,248.55 = 2,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.64x = 13,248.55 × 2,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.64x = 34,345,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345,541.02/8,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.48

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