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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.63, 12,092.40 and 4,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.63, 12,092.40 and 4,783.74 is: 6,601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.63 : 12,092.40 = 4,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.63/12,092.40 = 4,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.63x = 12,092.40 × 4,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.63x = 57,846,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,846,852.23/8,762.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.54

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