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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,733.79, 12,050.66 and 7,323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,733.79, 12,050.66 and 7,323.17 is: 10,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,733.79 : 12,050.66 = 7,323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,733.79/12,050.66 = 7,323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,733.79x = 12,050.66 × 7,323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,733.79x = 88,248,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,248,995.18/8,733.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.32

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