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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.76, 12,099.16 and 4,788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.76, 12,099.16 and 4,788.88 is: 6,608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.76 : 12,099.16 = 4,788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.76/12,099.16 = 4,788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.76x = 12,099.16 × 4,788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.76x = 57,941,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941,425.34/8,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.46

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