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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.76, 12,095.27 and 5,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.76, 12,095.27 and 5,406.23 is: 7,460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.76 : 12,095.27 = 5,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.76/12,095.27 = 5,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.76x = 12,095.27 × 5,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.76x = 65,389,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,389,811.53/8,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.54

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