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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.27, 12,095.46 and 4,786.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.27, 12,095.46 and 4,786.31 is: 6,604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.27 : 12,095.46 = 4,786.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.27/12,095.46 = 4,786.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.27x = 12,095.46 × 4,786.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.27x = 57,892,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,892,621.15/8,765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.77

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