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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.54, 13,492.98 and 3,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.54, 13,492.98 and 3,444.04 is: 5,167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.54 : 13,492.98 = 3,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.54/13,492.98 = 3,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.54x = 13,492.98 × 3,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.54x = 46,470,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,470,362.84/8,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.66

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