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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.92, 12,031.44 and 4,992.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.92, 12,031.44 and 4,992.16 is: 6,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.92 : 12,031.44 = 4,992.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.92/12,031.44 = 4,992.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.92x = 12,031.44 × 4,992.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.92x = 60,062,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,062,873.51/8,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.59

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