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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.92, 13,481.68 and 3,445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.92, 13,481.68 and 3,445.76 is: 5,165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.92 : 13,481.68 = 3,445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.92/13,481.68 = 3,445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.92x = 13,481.68 × 3,445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.92x = 46,454,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,454,633.68/8,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.12

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