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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.49, 12,090.67 and 4,782.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.49, 12,090.67 and 4,782.67 is: 6,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.49 : 12,090.67 = 4,782.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.49/12,090.67 = 4,782.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.49x = 12,090.67 × 4,782.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.49x = 57,825,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,825,684.69/8,761.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.98

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