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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.38, 13,062.77 and 6,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.38, 13,062.77 and 6,073.14 is: 9,104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.38 : 13,062.77 = 6,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.38/13,062.77 = 6,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.38x = 13,062.77 × 6,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.38x = 79,332,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,332,000.63/8,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.62

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