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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.47, 12,093.93 and 6,074.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.47, 12,093.93 and 6,074.49 is: 8,379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.47 : 12,093.93 = 6,074.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.47/12,093.93 = 6,074.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.47x = 12,093.93 × 6,074.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.47x = 73,464,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,464,456.85/8,767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.21

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