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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.92, 13,085.97 and 6,084.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.92, 13,085.97 and 6,084.09 is: 9,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.92 : 13,085.97 = 6,084.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.92/13,085.97 = 6,084.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.92x = 13,085.97 × 6,084.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.92x = 79,616,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,616,219.22/8,730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.88

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