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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.72, 13,487.56 and 2,418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.72, 13,487.56 and 2,418.36 is: 3,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.72 : 13,487.56 = 2,418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.72/13,487.56 = 2,418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.72x = 13,487.56 × 2,418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.72x = 32,617,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,617,775.60/8,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.13

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