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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.83, 13,490.81 and 2,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.83, 13,490.81 and 2,752.70 is: 4,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.83 : 13,490.81 = 2,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.83/13,490.81 = 2,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.83x = 13,490.81 × 2,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.83x = 37,136,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136,071.47/8,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.52

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