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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.78, 13,001.06 and 6,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.78, 13,001.06 and 6,171.50 is: 9,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.78 : 13,001.06 = 6,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.78/13,001.06 = 6,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.78x = 13,001.06 × 6,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.78x = 80,236,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,236,041.79/8,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.48

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