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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.72, 13,341.06 and 2,652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.72, 13,341.06 and 2,652.84 is: 3,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.72 : 13,341.06 = 2,652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.72/13,341.06 = 2,652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.72x = 13,341.06 × 2,652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.72x = 35,391,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391,697.61/8,892.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.85

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