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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.38, 11,580.20 and 4,854.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.38, 11,580.20 and 4,854.91 is: 6,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.38 : 11,580.20 = 4,854.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.38/11,580.20 = 4,854.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.38x = 11,580.20 × 4,854.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.38x = 56,220,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,828.78/8,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.03

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