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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.74, 12,739.42 and 6,742.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.74, 12,739.42 and 6,742.95 is: 10,121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.74 : 12,739.42 = 6,742.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.74/12,739.42 = 6,742.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.74x = 12,739.42 × 6,742.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.74x = 85,901,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,901,272.09/8,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.82

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