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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.55, 12,096.59 and 4,786.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.55, 12,096.59 and 4,786.65 is: 6,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.55 : 12,096.59 = 4,786.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.55/12,096.59 = 4,786.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.55x = 12,096.59 × 4,786.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.55x = 57,902,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,902,118.59/8,765.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.65

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