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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.24, 13,473.72 and 4,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.24, 13,473.72 and 4,055.28 is: 6,079.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.24 : 13,473.72 = 4,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.24/13,473.72 = 4,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.24x = 13,473.72 × 4,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.24x = 54,639,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,639,707.24/8,988.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.02

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