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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.16, 13,486.61 and 2,416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.16, 13,486.61 and 2,416.81 is: 3,624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.16 : 13,486.61 = 2,416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.16/13,486.61 = 2,416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.16x = 13,486.61 × 2,416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.16x = 32,594,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,594,573.91/8,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.78

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