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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.23, 13,482.50 and 3,725.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.23, 13,482.50 and 3,725.81 is: 5,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.23 : 13,482.50 = 3,725.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.23/13,482.50 = 3,725.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.23x = 13,482.50 × 3,725.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.23x = 50,233,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,233,197.84/8,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.29

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