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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.81, 11,994.66 and 4,712.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.81, 11,994.66 and 4,712.91 is: 6,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.81 : 11,994.66 = 4,712.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.81/11,994.66 = 4,712.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.81x = 11,994.66 × 4,712.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.81x = 56,529,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,529,753.06/8,691.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.80

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