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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.93, 11,825.07 and 4,792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.93, 11,825.07 and 4,792.09 is: 6,613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.93 : 11,825.07 = 4,792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.93/11,825.07 = 4,792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.93x = 11,825.07 × 4,792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.93x = 56,666,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666,841.24/8,568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.06

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