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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.44, 13,488.60 and 2,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.44, 13,488.60 and 2,752.44 is: 4,128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.44 : 13,488.60 = 2,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.44/13,488.60 = 2,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.44x = 13,488.60 × 2,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.44x = 37,126,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,126,562.18/8,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.64

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