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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.41, 11,990.02 and 4,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.41, 11,990.02 and 4,709.52 is: 6,499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.41 : 11,990.02 = 4,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.41/11,990.02 = 4,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.41x = 11,990.02 × 4,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.41x = 56,467,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,467,238.99/8,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.15

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