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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.76, 12,097.88 and 4,787.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.76, 12,097.88 and 4,787.82 is: 6,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.76 : 12,097.88 = 4,787.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.76/12,097.88 = 4,787.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.76x = 12,097.88 × 4,787.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.76x = 57,922,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,922,471.82/8,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.06

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