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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.41, 11,995.46 and 4,713.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.41, 11,995.46 and 4,713.53 is: 6,504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.41 : 11,995.46 = 4,713.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.41/11,995.46 = 4,713.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.41x = 11,995.46 × 4,713.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.41x = 56,540,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540,960.57/8,692.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.64

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