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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.89, 11,581.28 and 4,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.89, 11,581.28 and 4,855.44 is: 6,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.89 : 11,581.28 = 4,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.89/11,581.28 = 4,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.89x = 11,581.28 × 4,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.89x = 56,232,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,232,156.93/8,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.98

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