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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.93, 12,003.73 and 4,921.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.93, 12,003.73 and 4,921.09 is: 6,791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.93 : 12,003.73 = 4,921.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.93/12,003.73 = 4,921.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.93x = 12,003.73 × 4,921.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.93x = 59,071,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,071,435.67/8,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.44

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