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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.74, 12,092.91 and 4,986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.74, 12,092.91 and 4,986.22 is: 6,881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.74 : 12,092.91 = 4,986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.74/12,092.91 = 4,986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.74x = 12,092.91 × 4,986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.74x = 60,297,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,297,909.70/8,762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.17

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