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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.47, 13,488.97 and 2,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.47, 13,488.97 and 2,418.66 is: 3,628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.47 : 13,488.97 = 2,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.47/13,488.97 = 2,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.47x = 13,488.97 × 2,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.47x = 32,625,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625,232.18/8,992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.06

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