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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.85, 13,016.79 and 6,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.85, 13,016.79 and 6,306.15 is: 9,461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.85 : 13,016.79 = 6,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.85/13,016.79 = 6,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.85x = 13,016.79 × 6,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.85x = 82,085,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,085,830.26/8,675.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.42

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