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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.62, 12,088.32 and 5,621.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.62, 12,088.32 and 5,621.10 is: 7,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.62 : 12,088.32 = 5,621.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.62/12,088.32 = 5,621.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.62x = 12,088.32 × 5,621.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.62x = 67,949,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,949,655.55/8,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.72

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