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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.92, 12,633.12 and 6,793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.92, 12,633.12 and 6,793.92 is: 10,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.92 : 12,633.12 = 6,793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.92/12,633.12 = 6,793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.92x = 12,633.12 × 6,793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.92x = 85,828,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,828,406.63/8,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.92

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