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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.47, 12,093.42 and 4,784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.47, 12,093.42 and 4,784.62 is: 6,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.47 : 12,093.42 = 4,784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.47/12,093.42 = 4,784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.47x = 12,093.42 × 4,784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.47x = 57,862,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,862,402.67/8,763.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.68

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