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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.79, 11,720.03 and 4,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.79, 11,720.03 and 4,955.32 is: 6,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.79 : 11,720.03 = 4,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.79/11,720.03 = 4,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.79x = 11,720.03 × 4,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.79x = 58,076,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076,499.06/8,492.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.33

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