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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,762.97, 12,092.94 and 4,784.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,762.97, 12,092.94 and 4,784.10 is: 6,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,762.97 : 12,092.94 = 4,784.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,762.97/12,092.94 = 4,784.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,762.97x = 12,092.94 × 4,784.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,762.97x = 57,853,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,853,834.25/8,762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.08

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