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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.84, 12,133.63 and 8,691.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.84, 12,133.63 and 8,691.89 is: 11,917.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.84 : 12,133.63 = 8,691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.84/12,133.63 = 8,691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.84x = 12,133.63 × 8,691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.84x = 105,464,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,464,094.86/8,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,917.07

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