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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.92, 11,660.85 and 4,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.92, 11,660.85 and 4,723.92 is: 6,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.92 : 11,660.85 = 4,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.92/11,660.85 = 4,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.92x = 11,660.85 × 4,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.92x = 55,084,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,084,922.53/8,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.99

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