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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.93, 12,002.36 and 8,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.93, 12,002.36 and 8,249.04 is: 11,390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.93 : 12,002.36 = 8,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.93/12,002.36 = 8,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.93x = 12,002.36 × 8,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.93x = 99,007,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007,906.49/8,691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.79

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