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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.73, 12,067.19 and 7,393.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.73, 12,067.19 and 7,393.65 is: 10,196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.73 : 12,067.19 = 7,393.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.73/12,067.19 = 7,393.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.73x = 12,067.19 × 7,393.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.73x = 89,220,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,220,524.85/8,749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.94

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