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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.48, 13,363.56 and 3,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.48, 13,363.56 and 3,067.52 is: 4,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.48 : 13,363.56 = 3,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.48/13,363.56 = 3,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.48x = 13,363.56 × 3,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.48x = 40,992,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,992,987.57/8,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.50

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