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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.47, 13,488.12 and 4,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.47, 13,488.12 and 4,315.80 is: 6,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.47 : 13,488.12 = 4,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.47/13,488.12 = 4,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.47x = 13,488.12 × 4,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.47x = 58,212,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,212,028.30/8,992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.42

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