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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.48, 11,994.03 and 4,712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.48, 11,994.03 and 4,712.49 is: 6,503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.48 : 11,994.03 = 4,712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.48/11,994.03 = 4,712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.48x = 11,994.03 × 4,712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.48x = 56,521,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521,746.43/8,691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.12

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