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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.62, 13,449.93 and 2,392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.62, 13,449.93 and 2,392.83 is: 3,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.62 : 13,449.93 = 2,392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.62/13,449.93 = 2,392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.62x = 13,449.93 × 2,392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.62x = 32,183,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183,396.00/8,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.25

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