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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.54, 11,990.19 and 4,709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.54, 11,990.19 and 4,709.64 is: 6,499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.54 : 11,990.19 = 4,709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.54/11,990.19 = 4,709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.54x = 11,990.19 × 4,709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.54x = 56,469,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,469,478.43/8,688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.31

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