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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.48, 11,995.52 and 4,713.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.48, 11,995.52 and 4,713.59 is: 6,504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.48 : 11,995.52 = 4,713.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.48/11,995.52 = 4,713.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.48x = 11,995.52 × 4,713.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.48x = 56,541,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,879.57/8,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.69

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