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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.80, 12,092.84 and 4,783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.80, 12,092.84 and 4,783.93 is: 6,601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.80 : 12,092.84 = 4,783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.80/12,092.84 = 4,783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.80x = 12,092.84 × 4,783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.80x = 57,851,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,851,215.68/8,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.91

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