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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.33, 12,006.63 and 8,004.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.33, 12,006.63 and 8,004.42 is: 11,055.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.33 : 12,006.63 = 8,004.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.33/12,006.63 = 8,004.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.33x = 12,006.63 × 8,004.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.33x = 96,106,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,106,109.30/8,693.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.16

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