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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.31, 12,097.35 and 4,787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.31, 12,097.35 and 4,787.32 is: 6,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.31 : 12,097.35 = 4,787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.31/12,097.35 = 4,787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.31x = 12,097.35 × 4,787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.31x = 57,913,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,913,885.60/8,766.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.42

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