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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.61, 11,993.10 and 4,711.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.61, 11,993.10 and 4,711.71 is: 6,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.61 : 11,993.10 = 4,711.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.61/11,993.10 = 4,711.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.61x = 11,993.10 × 4,711.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.61x = 56,508,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,508,009.20/8,690.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.19

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