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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.35, 13,032.52 and 6,102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.35, 13,032.52 and 6,102.83 is: 9,154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.35 : 13,032.52 = 6,102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.35/13,032.52 = 6,102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.35x = 13,032.52 × 6,102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.35x = 79,535,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,535,254.03/8,688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.24

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