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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.03, 12,871.26 and 4,082.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.03, 12,871.26 and 4,082.67 is: 6,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.03 : 12,871.26 = 4,082.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.03/12,871.26 = 4,082.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.03x = 12,871.26 × 4,082.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.03x = 52,549,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549,118.55/8,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.03

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