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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.39, 11,521.63 and 4,992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.39, 11,521.63 and 4,992.64 is: 6,888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.39 : 11,521.63 = 4,992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.39/11,521.63 = 4,992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.39x = 11,521.63 × 4,992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.39x = 57,523,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,523,350.80/8,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.70

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