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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.36, 13,392.48 and 3,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.36, 13,392.48 and 3,998.52 is: 5,999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.36 : 13,392.48 = 3,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.36/13,392.48 = 3,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.36x = 13,392.48 × 3,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.36x = 53,550,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,550,099.13/8,925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.77

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