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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.93, 13,340.76 and 3,048.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.93, 13,340.76 and 3,048.15 is: 4,572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.93 : 13,340.76 = 3,048.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.93/13,340.76 = 3,048.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.93x = 13,340.76 × 3,048.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.93x = 40,664,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,664,637.59/8,892.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.69

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