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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.53, 13,482.95 and 3,726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.53, 13,482.95 and 3,726.09 is: 5,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.53 : 13,482.95 = 3,726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.53/13,482.95 = 3,726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.53x = 13,482.95 × 3,726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.53x = 50,238,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238,666.54/8,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.71

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