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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.34, 13,092.02 and 7,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.34, 13,092.02 and 7,067.28 is: 10,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.34 : 13,092.02 = 7,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.34/13,092.02 = 7,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.34x = 13,092.02 × 7,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.34x = 92,525,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,525,011.37/8,740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.98

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