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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.04, 13,094.72 and 6,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.04, 13,094.72 and 6,882.32 is: 10,310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.04 : 13,094.72 = 6,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.04/13,094.72 = 6,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.04x = 13,094.72 × 6,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.04x = 90,122,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,122,053.35/8,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.22

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