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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.08, 11,994.92 and 4,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.08, 11,994.92 and 4,966 is: 6,852.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.08 : 11,994.92 = 4,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.08/11,994.92 = 4,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.08x = 11,994.92 × 4,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.08x = 59,566,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,566,772.72/8,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.99

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