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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.72, 12,001.78 and 6,801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.72, 12,001.78 and 6,801.96 is: 9,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.72 : 12,001.78 = 6,801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.72/12,001.78 = 6,801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.72x = 12,001.78 × 6,801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.72x = 81,635,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,635,627.49/8,693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.18

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