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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.06, 13,144.98 and 6,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.06, 13,144.98 and 6,170.52 is: 9,245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.06 : 13,144.98 = 6,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.06/13,144.98 = 6,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.06x = 13,144.98 × 6,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.06x = 81,111,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,111,361.99/8,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.50

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