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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.33, 12,862.55 and 7,770.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.33, 12,862.55 and 7,770.99 is: 11,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.33 : 12,862.55 = 7,770.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.33/12,862.55 = 7,770.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.33x = 12,862.55 × 7,770.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.33x = 99,954,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,954,708.57/8,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.02

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