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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.47, 11,995.61 and 4,713.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.47, 11,995.61 and 4,713.71 is: 6,504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.47 : 11,995.61 = 4,713.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.47/11,995.61 = 4,713.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.47x = 11,995.61 × 4,713.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.47x = 56,543,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543,743.27/8,692.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.91

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