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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.83, 13,049.82 and 6,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.83, 13,049.82 and 6,085.96 is: 9,112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.83 : 13,049.82 = 6,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.83/13,049.82 = 6,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.83x = 13,049.82 × 6,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.83x = 79,420,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,420,617.28/8,715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.23

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