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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.07, 12,094.59 and 4,785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.07, 12,094.59 and 4,785.34 is: 6,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.07 : 12,094.59 = 4,785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.07/12,094.59 = 4,785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.07x = 12,094.59 × 4,785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.07x = 57,876,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,876,701.38/8,764.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.86

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