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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.35, 11,662.71 and 6,941.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.35, 11,662.71 and 6,941.35 is: 9,569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.35 : 11,662.71 = 6,941.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.35/11,662.71 = 6,941.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.35x = 11,662.71 × 6,941.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.35x = 80,954,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,954,948.93/8,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.88

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