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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,760.57, 12,089.55 and 4,781.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,760.57, 12,089.55 and 4,781.67 is: 6,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,760.57 : 12,089.55 = 4,781.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,760.57/12,089.55 = 4,781.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,760.57x = 12,089.55 × 4,781.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,760.57x = 57,808,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,808,238.55/8,760.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.68

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