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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.17, 12,732.84 and 8,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.17, 12,732.84 and 8,034.34 is: 11,064.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.17 : 12,732.84 = 8,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.17/12,732.84 = 8,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.17x = 12,732.84 × 8,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.17x = 102,299,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,299,965.73/9,246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.04

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