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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.08, 13,478.36 and 4,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.08, 13,478.36 and 4,603.52 is: 6,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.08 : 13,478.36 = 4,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.08/13,478.36 = 4,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.08x = 13,478.36 × 4,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.08x = 62,047,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,047,899.83/8,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.28

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