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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.54, 11,442.96 and 4,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.54, 11,442.96 and 4,934.82 is: 6,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.54 : 11,442.96 = 4,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.54/11,442.96 = 4,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.54x = 11,442.96 × 4,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.54x = 56,468,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468,887.29/8,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.60

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