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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.33, 13,093.77 and 6,268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.33, 13,093.77 and 6,268.81 is: 9,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.33 : 13,093.77 = 6,268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.33/13,093.77 = 6,268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.33x = 13,093.77 × 6,268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.33x = 82,082,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,082,290.84/8,735.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.59

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