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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.16, 12,093.54 and 6,738.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.16, 12,093.54 and 6,738.98 is: 9,304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.16 : 12,093.54 = 6,738.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.16/12,093.54 = 6,738.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.16x = 12,093.54 × 6,738.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.16x = 81,498,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,498,124.19/8,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.33

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