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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.59, 11,999.91 and 4,918.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.59, 11,999.91 and 4,918.67 is: 6,787.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.59 : 11,999.91 = 4,918.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.59/11,999.91 = 4,918.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.59x = 11,999.91 × 4,918.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.59x = 59,023,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023,585.02/8,695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.76

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