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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.69, 11,217.89 and 4,592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.69, 11,217.89 and 4,592.43 is: 6,337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.69 : 11,217.89 = 4,592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.69/11,217.89 = 4,592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.69x = 11,217.89 × 4,592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.69x = 51,517,386.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,517,386.05/8,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.73

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