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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.91, 12,586.79 and 2,769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.91, 12,586.79 and 2,769.54 is: 4,153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.91 : 12,586.79 = 2,769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.91/12,586.79 = 2,769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.91x = 12,586.79 × 2,769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.91x = 34,859,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,859,667.31/8,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.46

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