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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,746.89, 12,067.70 and 6,093.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,746.89, 12,067.70 and 6,093.33 is: 8,406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,746.89 : 12,067.70 = 6,093.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,746.89/12,067.70 = 6,093.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,746.89x = 12,067.70 × 6,093.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,746.89x = 73,532,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,532,447.97/8,746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.70

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