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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.44, 13,422.05 and 8,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.44, 13,422.05 and 8,438.40 is: 12,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.44 : 13,422.05 = 8,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.44/13,422.05 = 8,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.44x = 13,422.05 × 8,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.44x = 113,260,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,260,626.72/8,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.09

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