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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.91, 11,997.32 and 6,603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.91, 11,997.32 and 6,603.39 is: 9,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.91 : 11,997.32 = 6,603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.91/11,997.32 = 6,603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.91x = 11,997.32 × 6,603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.91x = 79,222,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,222,949.90/8,702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.04

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