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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.16, 13,489.87 and 2,752.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.16, 13,489.87 and 2,752.06 is: 4,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.16 : 13,489.87 = 2,752.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.16/13,489.87 = 2,752.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.16x = 13,489.87 × 2,752.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.16x = 37,124,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124,931.63/8,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.59

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