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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.17, 12,094.11 and 4,784.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.17, 12,094.11 and 4,784.52 is: 6,602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.17 : 12,094.11 = 4,784.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.17/12,094.11 = 4,784.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.17x = 12,094.11 × 4,784.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.17x = 57,864,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,864,488.50/8,764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.39

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