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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.39, 12,093.33 and 4,784.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.39, 12,093.33 and 4,784.42 is: 6,602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.39 : 12,093.33 = 4,784.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.39/12,093.33 = 4,784.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.39x = 12,093.33 × 4,784.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.39x = 57,859,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,859,509.45/8,763.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.41

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