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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.54, 8,566.04 and 4,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.54, 8,566.04 and 4,792.98 is: 6,609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.54 : 8,566.04 = 4,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.54/8,566.04 = 4,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.54x = 8,566.04 × 4,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.54x = 41,056,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,056,791.60/6,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.76

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