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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.34, 11,859.42 and 5,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.34, 11,859.42 and 5,056.70 is: 6,979.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.34 : 11,859.42 = 5,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.34/11,859.42 = 5,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.34x = 11,859.42 × 5,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.34x = 59,969,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,969,529.11/8,592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.42

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