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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.95, 13,086.01 and 6,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.95, 13,086.01 and 6,084.12 is: 9,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.95 : 13,086.01 = 6,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.95/13,086.01 = 6,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.95x = 13,086.01 × 6,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.95x = 79,616,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,616,855.16/8,730.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.92

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