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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.97, 12,095.34 and 4,988.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.97, 12,095.34 and 4,988.05 is: 6,884.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.97 : 12,095.34 = 4,988.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.97/12,095.34 = 4,988.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.97x = 12,095.34 × 4,988.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.97x = 60,332,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,332,157.10/8,763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.11

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