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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.08, 11,718.80 and 4,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.08, 11,718.80 and 4,955.04 is: 6,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.08 : 11,718.80 = 4,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.08/11,718.80 = 4,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.08x = 11,718.80 × 4,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.08x = 58,067,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067,122.75/8,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.80

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