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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,696.13, 11,991.81 and 7,441.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,696.13, 11,991.81 and 7,441.34 is: 10,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,696.13 : 11,991.81 = 7,441.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,696.13/11,991.81 = 7,441.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,696.13x = 11,991.81 × 7,441.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,696.13x = 89,235,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,235,075.47/8,696.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.48

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