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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.52, 13,482.63 and 4,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.52, 13,482.63 and 4,059.47 is: 6,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.52 : 13,482.63 = 4,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.52/13,482.63 = 4,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.52x = 13,482.63 × 4,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.52x = 54,732,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,732,278.46/8,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.42

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