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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.74, 12,103.43 and 5,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.74, 12,103.43 and 5,626.40 is: 7,769.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.74 : 12,103.43 = 5,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.74/12,103.43 = 5,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.74x = 12,103.43 × 5,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.74x = 68,098,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,098,649.90/8,764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.61

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