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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.59, 12,097.55 and 6,892.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.59, 12,097.55 and 6,892.73 is: 10,326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.59 : 12,097.55 = 6,892.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.59/12,097.55 = 6,892.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.59x = 12,097.55 × 6,892.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.59x = 83,385,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,385,147.92/8,074.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.86

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