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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.84, 12,093.50 and 4,986.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.84, 12,093.50 and 4,986.76 is: 6,881.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.84 : 12,093.50 = 4,986.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.84/12,093.50 = 4,986.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.84x = 12,093.50 × 4,986.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.84x = 60,307,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,307,382.06/8,763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.39

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