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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.26, 12,094.34 and 4,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.26, 12,094.34 and 4,785.38 is: 6,603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.26 : 12,094.34 = 4,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.26/12,094.34 = 4,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.26x = 12,094.34 × 4,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.26x = 57,875,928.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875,928.35/8,764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.63

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