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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.46, 13,016.30 and 6,211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.46, 13,016.30 and 6,211.08 is: 9,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.46 : 13,016.30 = 6,211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.46/13,016.30 = 6,211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.46x = 13,016.30 × 6,211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.46x = 80,845,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,845,249.55/8,671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.15

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