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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.28, 12,042.59 and 6,829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.28, 12,042.59 and 6,829.16 is: 9,415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.28 : 12,042.59 = 6,829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.28/12,042.59 = 6,829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.28x = 12,042.59 × 6,829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.28x = 82,240,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,240,679.57/8,734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.86

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