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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.83, 13,489.38 and 3,446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.83, 13,489.38 and 3,446.46 is: 5,169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.83 : 13,489.38 = 3,446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.83/13,489.38 = 3,446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.83x = 13,489.38 × 3,446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.83x = 46,490,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490,608.59/8,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.74

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