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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.70, 11,296.98 and 5,535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.70, 11,296.98 and 5,535.50 is: 7,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.70 : 11,296.98 = 5,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.70/11,296.98 = 5,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.70x = 11,296.98 × 5,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.70x = 62,534,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,534,432.79/8,192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.95

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