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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.72, 12,007.30 and 6,805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.72, 12,007.30 and 6,805.96 is: 9,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.72 : 12,007.30 = 6,805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.72/12,007.30 = 6,805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.72x = 12,007.30 × 6,805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.72x = 81,721,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,721,203.51/8,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.70

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