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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.08, 13,464.50 and 7,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.08, 13,464.50 and 7,227.72 is: 10,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.08 : 13,464.50 = 7,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.08/13,464.50 = 7,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.08x = 13,464.50 × 7,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.08x = 97,317,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,317,599.80/8,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,822.59

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