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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.84, 12,486.96 and 6,113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.84, 12,486.96 and 6,113.88 is: 9,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.84 : 12,486.96 = 6,113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.84/12,486.96 = 6,113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.84x = 12,486.96 × 6,113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.84x = 76,343,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,343,775.00/8,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,182.73

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