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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.54, 13,399.83 and 6,740.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.54, 13,399.83 and 6,740.82 is: 10,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.54 : 13,399.83 = 6,740.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.54/13,399.83 = 6,740.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.54x = 13,399.83 × 6,740.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.54x = 90,325,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,325,842.06/8,937.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.34

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