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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.87, 12,030.93 and 6,693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.87, 12,030.93 and 6,693.68 is: 9,241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.87 : 12,030.93 = 6,693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.87/12,030.93 = 6,693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.87x = 12,030.93 × 6,693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.87x = 80,531,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,531,225.60/8,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.73

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