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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.26, 13,488.38 and 2,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.26, 13,488.38 and 2,418.44 is: 3,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.26 : 13,488.38 = 2,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.26/13,488.38 = 2,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.26x = 13,488.38 × 2,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.26x = 32,620,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620,837.73/8,992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.66

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