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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.89, 12,741.20 and 3,559.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.89, 12,741.20 and 3,559.99 is: 5,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.89 : 12,741.20 = 3,559.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.89/12,741.20 = 3,559.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.89x = 12,741.20 × 3,559.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.89x = 45,358,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,358,463.08/8,492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.76

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