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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.62, 11,999.79 and 4,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.62, 11,999.79 and 4,716.66 is: 6,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.62 : 11,999.79 = 4,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.62/11,999.79 = 4,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.62x = 11,999.79 × 4,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.62x = 56,598,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,598,929.50/8,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.90

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