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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688, 11,989.44 and 4,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688, 11,989.44 and 4,962.08 is: 6,847.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688 : 11,989.44 = 4,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688/11,989.44 = 4,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688x = 11,989.44 × 4,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688x = 59,492,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,492,560.44/8,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.67

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