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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.34, 13,191.56 and 3,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.34, 13,191.56 and 3,865.52 is: 5,799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.34 : 13,191.56 = 3,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.34/13,191.56 = 3,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.34x = 13,191.56 × 3,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.34x = 50,992,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,992,153.73/8,792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,799.61

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