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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.62, 12,093.72 and 5,226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.62, 12,093.72 and 5,226.54 is: 7,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.62 : 12,093.72 = 5,226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.62/12,093.72 = 5,226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.62x = 12,093.72 × 5,226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.62x = 63,208,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208,311.33/8,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.76

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