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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.17, 13,489.86 and 2,752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.17, 13,489.86 and 2,752.07 is: 4,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.17 : 13,489.86 = 2,752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.17/13,489.86 = 2,752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.17x = 13,489.86 × 2,752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.17x = 37,124,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124,971.56/8,992.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.59

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