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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.68, 13,486.92 and 3,448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.68, 13,486.92 and 3,448.68 is: 5,172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.68 : 13,486.92 = 3,448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.68/13,486.92 = 3,448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.68x = 13,486.92 × 3,448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.68x = 46,512,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512,071.27/8,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.21

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