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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.96, 12,091.08 and 5,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.96, 12,091.08 and 5,036.24 is: 6,948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.96 : 12,091.08 = 5,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.96/12,091.08 = 5,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.96x = 12,091.08 × 5,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.96x = 60,893,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,893,580.74/8,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.97

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