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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.41, 12,360.75 and 6,708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.41, 12,360.75 and 6,708.74 is: 9,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.41 : 12,360.75 = 6,708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.41/12,360.75 = 6,708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.41x = 12,360.75 × 6,708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.41x = 82,924,996.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,924,996.15/8,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.94

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