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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.82, 13,484.41 and 3,445.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.82, 13,484.41 and 3,445.00 is: 5,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.82 : 13,484.41 = 3,445.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.82/13,484.41 = 3,445.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.82x = 13,484.41 × 3,445.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.82x = 46,453,750.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,453,750.13/8,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.65

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