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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.91, 12,001.74 and 6,699.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.91, 12,001.74 and 6,699.77 is: 9,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.91 : 12,001.74 = 6,699.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.91/12,001.74 = 6,699.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.91x = 12,001.74 × 6,699.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.91x = 80,408,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,408,897.60/8,692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.94

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