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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.61, 13,490.89 and 2,753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.61, 13,490.89 and 2,753.11 is: 4,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.61 : 13,490.89 = 2,753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.61/13,490.89 = 2,753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.61x = 13,490.89 × 2,753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.61x = 37,141,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,141,836.71/8,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.26

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