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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.44, 12,091.05 and 4,985.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.44, 12,091.05 and 4,985.13 is: 6,879.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.44 : 12,091.05 = 4,985.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.44/12,091.05 = 4,985.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.44x = 12,091.05 × 4,985.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.44x = 60,275,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,275,456.09/8,761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.63

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