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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.28, 13,054.27 and 6,205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.28, 13,054.27 and 6,205.62 is: 9,310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.28 : 13,054.27 = 6,205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.28/13,054.27 = 6,205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.28x = 13,054.27 × 6,205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.28x = 81,009,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,009,839.00/8,701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.11

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