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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.34, 12,038.22 and 6,736.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.34, 12,038.22 and 6,736.74 is: 9,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.34 : 12,038.22 = 6,736.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.34/12,038.22 = 6,736.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.34x = 12,038.22 × 6,736.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.34x = 81,098,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,098,358.20/8,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.32

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