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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.84, 11,990.58 and 4,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.84, 11,990.58 and 4,710.02 is: 6,499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.84 : 11,990.58 = 4,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.84/11,990.58 = 4,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.84x = 11,990.58 × 4,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.84x = 56,475,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475,871.61/8,688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.82

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