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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.94, 12,051.73 and 6,185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.94, 12,051.73 and 6,185.27 is: 8,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.94 : 12,051.73 = 6,185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.94/12,051.73 = 6,185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.94x = 12,051.73 × 6,185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.94x = 74,543,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,543,139.29/8,732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.86

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