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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.05, 13,071.63 and 6,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.05, 13,071.63 and 6,243.52 is: 9,363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.05 : 13,071.63 = 6,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.05/13,071.63 = 6,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.05x = 13,071.63 × 6,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.05x = 81,612,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,612,983.34/8,716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.53

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