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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.79, 11,247.32 and 4,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.79, 11,247.32 and 4,923.92 is: 6,792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.79 : 11,247.32 = 4,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.79/11,247.32 = 4,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.79x = 11,247.32 × 4,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.79x = 55,380,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,380,944.32/8,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.89

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