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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.34, 12,042.36 and 6,739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.34, 12,042.36 and 6,739.74 is: 9,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.34 : 12,042.36 = 6,739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.34/12,042.36 = 6,739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.34x = 12,042.36 × 6,739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.34x = 81,162,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,162,375.39/8,732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.46

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