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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.04, 12,096.64 and 4,990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.04, 12,096.64 and 4,990.13 is: 6,886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.04 : 12,096.64 = 4,990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.04/12,096.64 = 4,990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.04x = 12,096.64 × 4,990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.04x = 60,363,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,363,745.68/8,766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.09

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