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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.68, 11,580.96 and 5,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.68, 11,580.96 and 5,035.64 is: 6,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.68 : 11,580.96 = 5,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.68/11,580.96 = 5,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.68x = 11,580.96 × 5,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.68x = 58,317,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,317,487.51/8,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.61

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