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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.66, 11,994.98 and 6,798.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.66, 11,994.98 and 6,798.50 is: 9,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.66 : 11,994.98 = 6,798.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.66/11,994.98 = 6,798.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.66x = 11,994.98 × 6,798.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.66x = 81,547,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,547,777.56/8,690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.39

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