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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.85, 13,062.18 and 6,097.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.85, 13,062.18 and 6,097.59 is: 9,126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.85 : 13,062.18 = 6,097.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.85/13,062.18 = 6,097.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.85x = 13,062.18 × 6,097.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.85x = 79,647,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,647,818.15/8,726.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.75

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