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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.54, 13,795.92 and 8,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.54, 13,795.92 and 8,592.92 is: 11,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.54 : 13,795.92 = 8,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.54/13,795.92 = 8,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.54x = 13,795.92 × 8,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.54x = 118,547,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,547,236.89/10,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.34

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