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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.55, 13,795.92 and 8,592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.55, 13,795.92 and 8,592.93 is: 11,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.55 : 13,795.92 = 8,592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.55/13,795.92 = 8,592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.55x = 13,795.92 × 8,592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.55x = 118,547,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,547,374.85/10,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,849.35

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