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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.55, 12,090.98 and 4,782.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.55, 12,090.98 and 4,782.75 is: 6,600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.55 : 12,090.98 = 4,782.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.55/12,090.98 = 4,782.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.55x = 12,090.98 × 4,782.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.55x = 57,828,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,828,134.60/8,761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.22

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