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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.88, 12,095.08 and 4,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.88, 12,095.08 and 4,785.23 is: 6,603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.88 : 12,095.08 = 4,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.88/12,095.08 = 4,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.88x = 12,095.08 × 4,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.88x = 57,877,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,877,757.94/8,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.38

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