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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.59, 12,006.12 and 6,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.59, 12,006.12 and 6,875.90 is: 9,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.59 : 12,006.12 = 6,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.59/12,006.12 = 6,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.59x = 12,006.12 × 6,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.59x = 82,552,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552,880.51/8,695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.65

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