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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.43, 12,092.19 and 4,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.43, 12,092.19 and 4,783.56 is: 6,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.43 : 12,092.19 = 4,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.43/12,092.19 = 4,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.43x = 12,092.19 × 4,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.43x = 57,843,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,843,716.40/8,762.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.33

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