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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.80, 13,486.80 and 3,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.80, 13,486.80 and 3,148.80 is: 4,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.80 : 13,486.80 = 3,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.80/13,486.80 = 3,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.80x = 13,486.80 × 3,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.80x = 42,467,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467,235.84/8,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.36

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