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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.94, 13,085.88 and 6,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.94, 13,085.88 and 6,096.58 is: 9,144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.94 : 13,085.88 = 6,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.94/13,085.88 = 6,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.94x = 13,085.88 × 6,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.94x = 79,779,043.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,779,043.21/8,723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.84

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