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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.14, 13,492.10 and 4,827.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.14, 13,492.10 and 4,827.29 is: 7,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.14 : 13,492.10 = 4,827.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.14/13,492.10 = 4,827.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.14x = 13,492.10 × 4,827.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.14x = 65,130,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,130,187.81/8,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,243.01

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