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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.96, 13,490.88 and 3,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.96, 13,490.88 and 3,798.88 is: 5,698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.96 : 13,490.88 = 3,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.96/13,490.88 = 3,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.96x = 13,490.88 × 3,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.96x = 51,250,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250,234.21/8,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.93

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