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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.91, 12,093.11 and 4,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.91, 12,093.11 and 4,784.24 is: 6,602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.91 : 12,093.11 = 4,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.91/12,093.11 = 4,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.91x = 12,093.11 × 4,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.91x = 57,856,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,856,340.59/8,762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.41

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