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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.18, 11,983.95 and 6,802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.18, 11,983.95 and 6,802.73 is: 9,376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.18 : 11,983.95 = 6,802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.18/11,983.95 = 6,802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.18x = 11,983.95 × 6,802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.18x = 81,523,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,523,516.26/8,694.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.79

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