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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.80, 12,094.08 and 4,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.80, 12,094.08 and 4,785 is: 6,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.80 : 12,094.08 = 4,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.80/12,094.08 = 4,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.80x = 12,094.08 × 4,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.80x = 57,870,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,870,172.80/8,763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.32

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