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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.58, 12,093.68 and 4,784.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.58, 12,093.68 and 4,784.68 is: 6,602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.58 : 12,093.68 = 4,784.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.58/12,093.68 = 4,784.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.58x = 12,093.68 × 4,784.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.58x = 57,864,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,864,388.82/8,763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.83

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