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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.76, 11,859.96 and 6,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.76, 11,859.96 and 6,925.24 is: 9,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.76 : 11,859.96 = 6,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.76/11,859.96 = 6,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.76x = 11,859.96 × 6,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.76x = 82,133,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,133,069.39/8,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.40

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