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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.08, 12,090.96 and 4,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.08, 12,090.96 and 4,984.96 is: 6,878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.08 : 12,090.96 = 4,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.08/12,090.96 = 4,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.08x = 12,090.96 × 4,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.08x = 60,272,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,272,951.96/8,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.84

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