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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.61, 12,095.19 and 4,785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.61, 12,095.19 and 4,785.68 is: 6,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.61 : 12,095.19 = 4,785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.61/12,095.19 = 4,785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.61x = 12,095.19 × 4,785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.61x = 57,883,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,883,739.12/8,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.26

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