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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.64, 12,068.73 and 6,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.64, 12,068.73 and 6,094.08 is: 8,407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.64 : 12,068.73 = 6,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.64/12,068.73 = 6,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.64x = 12,068.73 × 6,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.64x = 73,547,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,547,806.12/8,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.73

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