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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,760.93, 12,089.91 and 4,782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,760.93, 12,089.91 and 4,782.07 is: 6,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,760.93 : 12,089.91 = 4,782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,760.93/12,089.91 = 4,782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,760.93x = 12,089.91 × 4,782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,760.93x = 57,814,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,814,795.91/8,760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.16

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