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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.49, 11,962.51 and 4,892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.49, 11,962.51 and 4,892.45 is: 6,751.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.49 : 11,962.51 = 4,892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.49/11,962.51 = 4,892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.49x = 11,962.51 × 4,892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.49x = 58,525,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,525,982.05/8,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.58

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