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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.29, 12,091.93 and 4,783.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.29, 12,091.93 and 4,783.41 is: 6,601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.29 : 12,091.93 = 4,783.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.29/12,091.93 = 4,783.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.29x = 12,091.93 × 4,783.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.29x = 57,840,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840,646.92/8,762.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.09

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