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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.78, 12,093.52 and 4,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.78, 12,093.52 and 4,986.44 is: 6,881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.78 : 12,093.52 = 4,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.78/12,093.52 = 4,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.78x = 12,093.52 × 4,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.78x = 60,303,611.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,303,611.87/8,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.00

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