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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.34, 12,021.66 and 6,724.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.34, 12,021.66 and 6,724.74 is: 9,273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.34 : 12,021.66 = 6,724.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.34/12,021.66 = 6,724.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.34x = 12,021.66 × 6,724.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.34x = 80,842,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842,537.87/8,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.76

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