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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.24, 13,335.16 and 3,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.24, 13,335.16 and 3,047.28 is: 4,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.24 : 13,335.16 = 3,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.24/13,335.16 = 3,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.24x = 13,335.16 × 3,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.24x = 40,635,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,635,966.36/8,892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.82

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