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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.93, 12,094.27 and 4,785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.93, 12,094.27 and 4,785.14 is: 6,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.93 : 12,094.27 = 4,785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.93/12,094.27 = 4,785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.93x = 12,094.27 × 4,785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.93x = 57,872,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,872,775.15/8,763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.52

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