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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.68, 11,995.11 and 7,443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.68, 11,995.11 and 7,443.87 is: 10,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.68 : 11,995.11 = 7,443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.68/11,995.11 = 7,443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.68x = 11,995.11 × 7,443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.68x = 89,290,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,290,039.48/8,698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.78

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