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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.20, 12,559.20 and 4,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.20, 12,559.20 and 4,859.20 is: 7,291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.20 : 12,559.20 = 4,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.20/12,559.20 = 4,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.20x = 12,559.20 × 4,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.20x = 61,027,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,664.64/8,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.94

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