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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.42, 13,085.22 and 6,083.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.42, 13,085.22 and 6,083.59 is: 9,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.42 : 13,085.22 = 6,083.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.42/13,085.22 = 6,083.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.42x = 13,085.22 × 6,083.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.42x = 79,605,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,605,113.54/8,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.13

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