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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.32, 11,989.87 and 4,709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.32, 11,989.87 and 4,709.42 is: 6,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.32 : 11,989.87 = 4,709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.32/11,989.87 = 4,709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.32x = 11,989.87 × 4,709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.32x = 56,465,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465,273.63/8,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.99

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