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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.54, 12,099.37 and 4,788.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.54, 12,099.37 and 4,788.82 is: 6,608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.54 : 12,099.37 = 4,788.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.54/12,099.37 = 4,788.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.54x = 12,099.37 × 4,788.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.54x = 57,941,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941,705.04/8,767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.66

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