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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.74, 12,034.77 and 6,594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.74, 12,034.77 and 6,594.14 is: 9,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.74 : 12,034.77 = 6,594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.74/12,034.77 = 6,594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.74x = 12,034.77 × 6,594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.74x = 79,358,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,358,958.25/8,721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.98

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