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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.89, 12,093.04 and 4,784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.89, 12,093.04 and 4,784.26 is: 6,602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.89 : 12,093.04 = 4,784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.89/12,093.04 = 4,784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.89x = 12,093.04 × 4,784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.89x = 57,856,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,856,247.55/8,762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.42

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