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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.39, 12,093.37 and 4,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.39, 12,093.37 and 4,784.60 is: 6,602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.39 : 12,093.37 = 4,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.39/12,093.37 = 4,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.39x = 12,093.37 × 4,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.39x = 57,861,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861,956.37/8,763.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.69

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