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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.68, 12,092.54 and 4,783.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.68, 12,092.54 and 4,783.89 is: 6,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.68 : 12,092.54 = 4,783.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.68/12,092.54 = 4,783.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.68x = 12,092.54 × 4,783.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.68x = 57,849,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,849,327.49/8,762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.78

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