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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.58, 11,857.92 and 5,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.58, 11,857.92 and 5,235.52 is: 7,225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.58 : 11,857.92 = 5,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.58/11,857.92 = 5,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.58x = 11,857.92 × 5,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.58x = 62,082,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,082,377.32/8,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.11

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