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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.91, 12,094.46 and 4,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.91, 12,094.46 and 4,785.28 is: 6,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.91 : 12,094.46 = 4,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.91/12,094.46 = 4,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.91x = 12,094.46 × 4,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.91x = 57,875,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875,409.36/8,763.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.83

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