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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.11, 12,739.98 and 3,558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.11, 12,739.98 and 3,558.90 is: 5,339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.11 : 12,739.98 = 3,558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.11/12,739.98 = 3,558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.11x = 12,739.98 × 3,558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.11x = 45,340,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340,375.94/8,492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.12

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