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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.61, 12,094.06 and 4,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.61, 12,094.06 and 4,785.02 is: 6,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.61 : 12,094.06 = 4,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.61/12,094.06 = 4,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.61x = 12,094.06 × 4,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.61x = 57,870,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,870,318.98/8,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.48

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