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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.58, 12,095.56 and 4,785.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.58, 12,095.56 and 4,785.86 is: 6,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.58 : 12,095.56 = 4,785.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.58/12,095.56 = 4,785.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.58x = 12,095.56 × 4,785.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.58x = 57,887,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,887,693.00/8,764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.73

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