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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.60, 11,443.59 and 4,755.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.60, 11,443.59 and 4,755.59 is: 6,562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.60 : 11,443.59 = 4,755.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.60/11,443.59 = 4,755.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.60x = 11,443.59 × 4,755.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.60x = 54,420,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,420,982.37/8,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.59

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