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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768, 12,099.84 and 5,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768, 12,099.84 and 5,041.92 is: 6,957.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768 : 12,099.84 = 5,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768/12,099.84 = 5,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768x = 12,099.84 × 5,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768x = 61,006,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,006,425.29/8,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.85

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