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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.78, 12,092.81 and 4,784.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.78, 12,092.81 and 4,784.06 is: 6,602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.78 : 12,092.81 = 4,784.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.78/12,092.81 = 4,784.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.78x = 12,092.81 × 4,784.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.78x = 57,852,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,852,644.22/8,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.09

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