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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.88, 13,060.52 and 6,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.88, 13,060.52 and 6,071.64 is: 9,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.88 : 13,060.52 = 6,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.88/13,060.52 = 6,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.88x = 13,060.52 × 6,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.88x = 79,298,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,298,719.09/8,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.37

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