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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.61, 11,995.77 and 4,713.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.61, 11,995.77 and 4,713.74 is: 6,504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.61 : 11,995.77 = 4,713.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.61/11,995.77 = 4,713.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.61x = 11,995.77 × 4,713.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.61x = 56,544,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,544,880.90/8,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.94

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