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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.42, 13,253.82 and 2,992.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.42, 13,253.82 and 2,992.36 is: 4,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.42 : 13,253.82 = 2,992.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.42/13,253.82 = 2,992.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.42x = 13,253.82 × 2,992.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.42x = 39,660,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,660,200.82/8,836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.27

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