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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.41, 11,993.58 and 4,862.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.41, 11,993.58 and 4,862.93 is: 6,710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.41 : 11,993.58 = 4,862.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.41/11,993.58 = 4,862.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.41x = 11,993.58 × 4,862.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.41x = 58,323,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,323,939.99/8,691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.53

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