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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.48, 11,990.88 and 4,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.48, 11,990.88 and 4,962.72 is: 6,849.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.48 : 11,990.88 = 4,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.48/11,990.88 = 4,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.48x = 11,990.88 × 4,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.48x = 59,507,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,507,379.99/8,688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.00

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