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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.42, 13,096.15 and 6,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.42, 13,096.15 and 6,114.56 is: 9,157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.42 : 13,096.15 = 6,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.42/13,096.15 = 6,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.42x = 13,096.15 × 6,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.42x = 80,077,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,077,114.18/8,744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.51

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