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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.28, 12,896.34 and 6,656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.28, 12,896.34 and 6,656.92 is: 9,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.28 : 12,896.34 = 6,656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.28/12,896.34 = 6,656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.28x = 12,896.34 × 6,656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.28x = 85,849,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,849,903.67/8,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.52

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