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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.14, 12,888.47 and 4,088.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.14, 12,888.47 and 4,088.21 is: 6,132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.14 : 12,888.47 = 4,088.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.14/12,888.47 = 4,088.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.14x = 12,888.47 × 4,088.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.14x = 52,690,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,690,707.50/8,592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.43

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