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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.47, 12,003.02 and 6,802.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.47, 12,003.02 and 6,802.03 is: 9,390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.47 : 12,003.02 = 6,802.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.47/12,003.02 = 6,802.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.47x = 12,003.02 × 6,802.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.47x = 81,644,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,644,868.12/8,694.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.44

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