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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.73, 11,995.86 and 4,713.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.73, 11,995.86 and 4,713.83 is: 6,505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.73 : 11,995.86 = 4,713.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.73/11,995.86 = 4,713.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.73x = 11,995.86 × 4,713.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.73x = 56,546,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,546,444.74/8,692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.03

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