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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.21, 12,885.43 and 3,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.21, 12,885.43 and 3,845.40 is: 5,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.21 : 12,885.43 = 3,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.21/12,885.43 = 3,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.21x = 12,885.43 × 3,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.21x = 49,549,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,549,581.80/8,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.80

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