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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,733.94, 12,069.94 and 7,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,733.94, 12,069.94 and 7,761.94 is: 10,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,733.94 : 12,069.94 = 7,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,733.94/12,069.94 = 7,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,733.94x = 12,069.94 × 7,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,733.94x = 93,686,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,686,150.08/8,733.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.68

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