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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,742.72, 12,070.54 and 6,722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,742.72, 12,070.54 and 6,722.22 is: 9,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,742.72 : 12,070.54 = 6,722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,742.72/12,070.54 = 6,722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,742.72x = 12,070.54 × 6,722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,742.72x = 81,140,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,140,825.40/8,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.96

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