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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.44, 12,050.94 and 6,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.44, 12,050.94 and 6,846.28 is: 9,448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.44 : 12,050.94 = 6,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.44/12,050.94 = 6,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.44x = 12,050.94 × 6,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.44x = 82,504,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,504,109.50/8,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.00

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