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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.18, 11,285.12 and 6,739.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.18, 11,285.12 and 6,739.73 is: 9,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.18 : 11,285.12 = 6,739.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.18/11,285.12 = 6,739.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.18x = 11,285.12 × 6,739.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.18x = 76,058,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,058,629.29/8,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.30

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