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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.67, 11,999.93 and 4,716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.67, 11,999.93 and 4,716.69 is: 6,508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.67 : 11,999.93 = 4,716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.67/11,999.93 = 4,716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.67x = 11,999.93 × 4,716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.67x = 56,599,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,599,949.83/8,695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.98

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