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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.39, 11,580.59 and 4,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.39, 11,580.59 and 4,854.94 is: 6,699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.39 : 11,580.59 = 4,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.39/11,580.59 = 4,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.39x = 11,580.59 × 4,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.39x = 56,223,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223,025.49/8,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.29

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