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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.16, 12,045.18 and 6,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.16, 12,045.18 and 6,731.24 is: 9,292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.16 : 12,045.18 = 6,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.16/12,045.18 = 6,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.16x = 12,045.18 × 6,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.16x = 81,078,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078,997.42/8,725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.55

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