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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.80, 13,489.20 and 2,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.80, 13,489.20 and 2,836.80 is: 4,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.80 : 13,489.20 = 2,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.80/13,489.20 = 2,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.80x = 13,489.20 × 2,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.80x = 38,266,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,266,162.56/8,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.20

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