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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.34, 12,419.61 and 6,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.34, 12,419.61 and 6,732.10 is: 10,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.34 : 12,419.61 = 6,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.34/12,419.61 = 6,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.34x = 12,419.61 × 6,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.34x = 83,610,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,610,056.48/8,274.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.74

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