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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.62, 12,092.69 and 4,783.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.62, 12,092.69 and 4,783.99 is: 6,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.62 : 12,092.69 = 4,783.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.62/12,092.69 = 4,783.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.62x = 12,092.69 × 4,783.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.62x = 57,851,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,851,308.03/8,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.06

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