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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.96, 12,894.42 and 4,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.96, 12,894.42 and 4,644.24 is: 6,969.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.96 : 12,894.42 = 4,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.96/12,894.42 = 4,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.96x = 12,894.42 × 4,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.96x = 59,884,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,884,781.14/8,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.05

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