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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.81, 13,033.18 and 6,103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.81, 13,033.18 and 6,103.29 is: 9,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.81 : 13,033.18 = 6,103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.81/13,033.18 = 6,103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.81x = 13,033.18 × 6,103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.81x = 79,545,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,545,277.16/8,688.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.91

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