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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.66, 11,996.36 and 6,799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.66, 11,996.36 and 6,799.50 is: 9,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.66 : 11,996.36 = 6,799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.66/11,996.36 = 6,799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.66x = 11,996.36 × 6,799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.66x = 81,569,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,569,249.82/8,691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.77

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