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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.59, 12,095.04 and 4,785.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.59, 12,095.04 and 4,785.87 is: 6,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.59 : 12,095.04 = 4,785.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.59/12,095.04 = 4,785.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.59x = 12,095.04 × 4,785.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.59x = 57,885,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,885,289.08/8,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.45

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