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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.34, 13,096.77 and 6,270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.34, 13,096.77 and 6,270.81 is: 9,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.34 : 13,096.77 = 6,270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.34/13,096.77 = 6,270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.34x = 13,096.77 × 6,270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.34x = 82,127,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,127,356.28/8,737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.59

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