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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.66, 13,162.54 and 6,001.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.66, 13,162.54 and 6,001.63 is: 9,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.66 : 13,162.54 = 6,001.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.66/13,162.54 = 6,001.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.66x = 13,162.54 × 6,001.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.66x = 78,996,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,996,694.94/8,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.85

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