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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.87, 13,488.82 and 2,752.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.87, 13,488.82 and 2,752.89 is: 4,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.87 : 13,488.82 = 2,752.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.87/13,488.82 = 2,752.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.87x = 13,488.82 × 2,752.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.87x = 37,133,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133,237.69/8,992.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.19

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