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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.24, 12,326.74 and 7,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.24, 12,326.74 and 7,039.95 is: 9,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.24 : 12,326.74 = 7,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.24/12,326.74 = 7,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.24x = 12,326.74 × 7,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.24x = 86,779,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,779,633.26/8,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.15

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