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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.76, 13,042.40 and 6,351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.76, 13,042.40 and 6,351.74 is: 9,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.76 : 13,042.40 = 6,351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.76/13,042.40 = 6,351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.76x = 13,042.40 × 6,351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.76x = 82,841,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,841,933.78/8,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.04

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