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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,572.32, 11,828.99 and 4,795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,572.32, 11,828.99 and 4,795.29 is: 6,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,572.32 : 11,828.99 = 4,795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,572.32/11,828.99 = 4,795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,572.32x = 11,828.99 × 4,795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,572.32x = 56,723,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,723,413.48/8,572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.04

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