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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.93, 11,993.82 and 4,914.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.93, 11,993.82 and 4,914.51 is: 6,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.93 : 11,993.82 = 4,914.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.93/11,993.82 = 4,914.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.93x = 11,993.82 × 4,914.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.93x = 58,943,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,943,770.01/8,690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.21

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