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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.76, 12,095.12 and 4,785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.76, 12,095.12 and 4,785.82 is: 6,604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.76 : 12,095.12 = 4,785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.76/12,095.12 = 4,785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.76x = 12,095.12 × 4,785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.76x = 57,885,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,885,067.20/8,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.30

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