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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.68, 13,340.39 and 3,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.68, 13,340.39 and 3,047.90 is: 4,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.68 : 13,340.39 = 3,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.68/13,340.39 = 3,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.68x = 13,340.39 × 3,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.68x = 40,660,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660,092.74/8,892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.31

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