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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.32, 12,053.52 and 6,737.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.32, 12,053.52 and 6,737.36 is: 9,301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.32 : 12,053.52 = 6,737.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.32/12,053.52 = 6,737.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.32x = 12,053.52 × 6,737.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.32x = 81,208,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,208,903.51/8,730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.94

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