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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.32, 13,512.42 and 4,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.32, 13,512.42 and 4,835.40 is: 7,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.32 : 13,512.42 = 4,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.32/13,512.42 = 4,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.32x = 13,512.42 × 4,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.32x = 65,337,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,337,955.67/8,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.97

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