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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.41, 12,084.17 and 6,759.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.41, 12,084.17 and 6,759.49 is: 9,331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.41 : 12,084.17 = 6,759.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.41/12,084.17 = 6,759.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.41x = 12,084.17 × 6,759.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.41x = 81,682,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,682,792.48/8,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.54

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