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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.94, 13,087.38 and 6,097.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.94, 13,087.38 and 6,097.58 is: 9,146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.94 : 13,087.38 = 6,097.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.94/13,087.38 = 6,097.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.94x = 13,087.38 × 6,097.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.94x = 79,801,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,801,346.54/8,724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.35

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