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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.93, 12,098.41 and 4,788.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.93, 12,098.41 and 4,788.14 is: 6,607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.93 : 12,098.41 = 4,788.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.93/12,098.41 = 4,788.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.93x = 12,098.41 × 4,788.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.93x = 57,928,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,928,880.86/8,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.66

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