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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.05, 13,141.99 and 6,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.05, 13,141.99 and 6,168.52 is: 9,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.05 : 13,141.99 = 6,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.05/13,141.99 = 6,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.05x = 13,141.99 × 6,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.05x = 81,066,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,066,628.15/8,771.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.52

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