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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.68, 13,094.83 and 6,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.68, 13,094.83 and 6,759.28 is: 10,126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.68 : 13,094.83 = 6,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.68/13,094.83 = 6,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.68x = 13,094.83 × 6,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.68x = 88,511,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,511,647.34/8,740.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.41

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