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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.57, 11,995.72 and 4,713.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.57, 11,995.72 and 4,713.69 is: 6,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.57 : 11,995.72 = 4,713.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.57/11,995.72 = 4,713.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.57x = 11,995.72 × 4,713.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.57x = 56,544,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,544,105.41/8,692.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.88

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