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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.56, 13,253.52 and 2,992.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.56, 13,253.52 and 2,992.16 is: 4,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.56 : 13,253.52 = 2,992.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.56/13,253.52 = 2,992.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.56x = 13,253.52 × 2,992.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.56x = 39,656,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,656,652.40/8,835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.30

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