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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.14, 12,093.97 and 4,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.14, 12,093.97 and 4,784.44 is: 6,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.14 : 12,093.97 = 4,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.14/12,093.97 = 4,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.14x = 12,093.97 × 4,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.14x = 57,862,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,862,873.83/8,764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.23

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