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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.45, 12,092.24 and 4,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.45, 12,092.24 and 4,783.59 is: 6,601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.45 : 12,092.24 = 4,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.45/12,092.24 = 4,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.45x = 12,092.24 × 4,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.45x = 57,844,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844,330.30/8,762.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.39

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