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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.34, 12,027.18 and 6,728.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.34, 12,027.18 and 6,728.74 is: 9,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.34 : 12,027.18 = 6,728.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.34/12,027.18 = 6,728.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.34x = 12,027.18 × 6,728.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.34x = 80,927,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,927,767.15/8,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.28

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