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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.79, 11,584.76 and 4,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.79, 11,584.76 and 4,858.38 is: 6,703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.79 : 11,584.76 = 4,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.79/11,584.76 = 4,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.79x = 11,584.76 × 4,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.79x = 56,283,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,283,142.00/8,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,703.74

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