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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.32, 12,867.36 and 4,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.32, 12,867.36 and 4,195.60 is: 6,283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.32 : 12,867.36 = 4,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.32/12,867.36 = 4,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.32x = 12,867.36 × 4,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.32x = 53,986,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,295.62/8,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.09

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