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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.76, 11,860.86 and 5,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.76, 11,860.86 and 5,237.74 is: 7,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.76 : 11,860.86 = 5,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.76/11,860.86 = 5,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.76x = 11,860.86 × 5,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.76x = 62,124,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,124,100.86/8,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,229.82

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