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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.93, 11,981.04 and 4,703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.93, 11,981.04 and 4,703.03 is: 6,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.93 : 11,981.04 = 4,703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.93/11,981.04 = 4,703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.93x = 11,981.04 × 4,703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.93x = 56,347,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,347,190.55/8,681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.17

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