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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.36, 11,995.40 and 4,713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.36, 11,995.40 and 4,713.38 is: 6,504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.36 : 11,995.40 = 4,713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.36/11,995.40 = 4,713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.36x = 11,995.40 × 4,713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.36x = 56,538,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,538,878.45/8,692.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.43

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