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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.65, 12,095.40 and 4,785.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.65, 12,095.40 and 4,785.93 is: 6,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.65 : 12,095.40 = 4,785.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.65/12,095.40 = 4,785.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.65x = 12,095.40 × 4,785.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.65x = 57,887,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,887,737.72/8,764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.68

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