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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.29, 11,578.59 and 4,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.29, 11,578.59 and 4,853 is: 6,695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.29 : 11,578.59 = 4,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.29/11,578.59 = 4,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.29x = 11,578.59 × 4,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.29x = 56,190,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,190,897.27/8,392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,695.54

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