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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.08, 11,585.90 and 4,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.08, 11,585.90 and 4,859.52 is: 6,705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.08 : 11,585.90 = 4,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.08/11,585.90 = 4,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.08x = 11,585.90 × 4,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.08x = 56,301,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,301,912.77/8,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.74

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