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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.62, 12,096.18 and 4,884.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.62, 12,096.18 and 4,884.42 is: 6,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.62 : 12,096.18 = 4,884.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.62/12,096.18 = 4,884.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.62x = 12,096.18 × 4,884.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.62x = 59,082,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,823.52/8,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,741.06

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