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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.94, 12,350.01 and 6,726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.94, 12,350.01 and 6,726.34 is: 9,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.94 : 12,350.01 = 6,726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.94/12,350.01 = 6,726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.94x = 12,350.01 × 6,726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.94x = 83,070,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,070,366.26/8,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.24

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