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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.82, 11,997.33 and 4,967.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.82, 11,997.33 and 4,967.54 is: 6,855.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.82 : 11,997.33 = 4,967.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.82/11,997.33 = 4,967.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.82x = 11,997.33 × 4,967.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.82x = 59,597,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,597,216.67/8,692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.91

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