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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.41, 11,580.17 and 4,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.41, 11,580.17 and 4,854.94 is: 6,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.41 : 11,580.17 = 4,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.41/11,580.17 = 4,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.41x = 11,580.17 × 4,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.41x = 56,220,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220,977.31/8,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.03

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