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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.96, 12,092.46 and 5,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.96, 12,092.46 and 5,037.24 is: 6,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.96 : 12,092.46 = 5,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.96/12,092.46 = 5,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.96x = 12,092.46 × 5,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.96x = 60,912,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912,623.21/8,763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.35

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