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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.77, 12,090.78 and 4,984.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.77, 12,090.78 and 4,984.83 is: 6,878.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.77 : 12,090.78 = 4,984.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.77/12,090.78 = 4,984.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.77x = 12,090.78 × 4,984.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.77x = 60,270,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,270,482.87/8,761.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.80

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