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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.47, 11,825.78 and 4,792.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.47, 11,825.78 and 4,792.59 is: 6,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.47 : 11,825.78 = 4,792.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.47/11,825.78 = 4,792.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.47x = 11,825.78 × 4,792.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.47x = 56,676,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676,126.95/8,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.73

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