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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.56, 13,272.76 and 2,692.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.56, 13,272.76 and 2,692.56 is: 4,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.56 : 13,272.76 = 2,692.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.56/13,272.76 = 2,692.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.56x = 13,272.76 × 2,692.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.56x = 35,737,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737,702.67/8,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.82

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