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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.56, 12,099.52 and 4,990.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.56, 12,099.52 and 4,990.64 is: 6,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.56 : 12,099.52 = 4,990.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.56/12,099.52 = 4,990.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.56x = 12,099.52 × 4,990.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.56x = 60,384,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,384,348.49/8,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.25

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