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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.88, 11,580.89 and 4,855.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.88, 11,580.89 and 4,855.41 is: 6,699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.88 : 11,580.89 = 4,855.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.88/11,580.89 = 4,855.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.88x = 11,580.89 × 4,855.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.88x = 56,229,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,229,969.11/8,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.72

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