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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.54, 11,858.52 and 4,815.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.54, 11,858.52 and 4,815.68 is: 6,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.54 : 11,858.52 = 4,815.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.54/11,858.52 = 4,815.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.54x = 11,858.52 × 4,815.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.54x = 57,106,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,106,837.59/8,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.10

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