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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.44, 12,095.99 and 4,988.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.44, 12,095.99 and 4,988.52 is: 6,884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.44 : 12,095.99 = 4,988.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.44/12,095.99 = 4,988.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.44x = 12,095.99 × 4,988.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.44x = 60,341,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,341,081.80/8,764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.76

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