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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.94, 13,099.16 and 6,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.94, 13,099.16 and 6,266.54 is: 9,394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.94 : 13,099.16 = 6,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.94/13,099.16 = 6,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.94x = 13,099.16 × 6,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.94x = 82,086,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,086,410.11/8,737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.25

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