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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.24, 12,582.69 and 4,697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.24, 12,582.69 and 4,697.02 is: 7,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.24 : 12,582.69 = 4,697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.24/12,582.69 = 4,697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.24x = 12,582.69 × 4,697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.24x = 59,101,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101,146.58/8,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.36

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