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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.23, 11,999.40 and 4,716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.23, 11,999.40 and 4,716.33 is: 6,508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.23 : 11,999.40 = 4,716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.23/11,999.40 = 4,716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.23x = 11,999.40 × 4,716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.23x = 56,593,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593,130.20/8,695.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.53

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