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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.40, 12,091.95 and 4,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.40, 12,091.95 and 4,986.32 is: 6,881.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.40 : 12,091.95 = 4,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.40/12,091.95 = 4,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.40x = 12,091.95 × 4,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.40x = 60,294,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,294,271.66/8,762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.02

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