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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.68, 12,095.09 and 4,785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.68, 12,095.09 and 4,785.82 is: 6,604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.68 : 12,095.09 = 4,785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.68/12,095.09 = 4,785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.68x = 12,095.09 × 4,785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.68x = 57,884,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,884,923.62/8,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.34

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