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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.23, 12,098.78 and 4,788.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.23, 12,098.78 and 4,788.35 is: 6,607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.23 : 12,098.78 = 4,788.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.23/12,098.78 = 4,788.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.23x = 12,098.78 × 4,788.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.23x = 57,933,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,933,199.52/8,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.93

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