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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592, 12,893.76 and 3,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592, 12,893.76 and 3,120 is: 4,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592 : 12,893.76 = 3,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592/12,893.76 = 3,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592x = 12,893.76 × 3,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592x = 40,228,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228,531.20/8,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.09

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