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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.43, 12,088.28 and 4,983.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.43, 12,088.28 and 4,983.14 is: 6,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.43 : 12,088.28 = 4,983.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.43/12,088.28 = 4,983.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.43x = 12,088.28 × 4,983.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.43x = 60,237,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237,591.60/8,759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.88

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