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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.55, 12,092.28 and 4,783.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.55, 12,092.28 and 4,783.66 is: 6,601.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.55 : 12,092.28 = 4,783.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.55/12,092.28 = 4,783.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.55x = 12,092.28 × 4,783.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.55x = 57,845,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,845,356.14/8,762.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.43

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