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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.22, 12,887.19 and 3,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.22, 12,887.19 and 3,907.18 is: 5,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.22 : 12,887.19 = 3,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.22/12,887.19 = 3,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.22x = 12,887.19 × 3,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.22x = 50,352,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,352,571.02/8,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.25

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