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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.92, 12,791.84 and 4,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.92, 12,791.84 and 4,362.92 is: 6,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.92 : 12,791.84 = 4,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.92/12,791.84 = 4,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.92x = 12,791.84 × 4,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.92x = 55,809,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,809,774.57/8,519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.50

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