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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.59, 11,580.87 and 4,855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.59, 11,580.87 and 4,855.14 is: 6,699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.59 : 11,580.87 = 4,855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.59/11,580.87 = 4,855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.59x = 11,580.87 × 4,855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.59x = 56,226,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226,745.17/8,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.57

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