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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.42, 13,328.50 and 2,967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.42, 13,328.50 and 2,967.92 is: 4,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.42 : 13,328.50 = 2,967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.42/13,328.50 = 2,967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.42x = 13,328.50 × 2,967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.42x = 39,557,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,557,921.72/8,892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.50

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