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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.57, 12,095.28 and 4,785.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.57, 12,095.28 and 4,785.84 is: 6,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.57 : 12,095.28 = 4,785.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.57/12,095.28 = 4,785.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.57x = 12,095.28 × 4,785.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.57x = 57,886,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,886,050.91/8,764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.55

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