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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.70, 12,103.43 and 5,626.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.70, 12,103.43 and 5,626.35 is: 7,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.70 : 12,103.43 = 5,626.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.70/12,103.43 = 5,626.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.70x = 12,103.43 × 5,626.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.70x = 68,098,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,098,105.25/8,764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.59

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