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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.57, 12,093.64 and 4,784.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.57, 12,093.64 and 4,784.67 is: 6,602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.57 : 12,093.64 = 4,784.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.57/12,093.64 = 4,784.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.57x = 12,093.64 × 4,784.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.57x = 57,864,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,864,052.58/8,763.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.79

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