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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.26, 12,092.24 and 4,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.26, 12,092.24 and 4,986.90 is: 6,881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.26 : 12,092.24 = 4,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.26/12,092.24 = 4,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.26x = 12,092.24 × 4,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.26x = 60,302,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302,791.66/8,763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.32

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