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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,758.92, 12,086.58 and 4,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,758.92, 12,086.58 and 4,982.88 is: 6,875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,758.92 : 12,086.58 = 4,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,758.92/12,086.58 = 4,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,758.92x = 12,086.58 × 4,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,758.92x = 60,225,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,225,977.75/8,758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.96

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