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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.78, 12,094.19 and 4,785.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.78, 12,094.19 and 4,785.06 is: 6,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.78 : 12,094.19 = 4,785.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.78/12,094.19 = 4,785.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.78x = 12,094.19 × 4,785.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.78x = 57,871,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,871,424.80/8,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.48

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