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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,399.63, 11,592.91 and 4,864.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,399.63, 11,592.91 and 4,864.99 is: 6,714.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,399.63 : 11,592.91 = 4,864.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,399.63/11,592.91 = 4,864.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,399.63x = 11,592.91 × 4,864.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,399.63x = 56,399,391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,399,391.22/8,399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.51

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