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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.40, 11,994.22 and 4,712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.40, 11,994.22 and 4,712.54 is: 6,503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.40 : 11,994.22 = 4,712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.40/11,994.22 = 4,712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.40x = 11,994.22 × 4,712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.40x = 56,523,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523,241.52/8,691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.35

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