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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.85, 13,164.44 and 6,182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.85, 13,164.44 and 6,182.85 is: 9,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.85 : 13,164.44 = 6,182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.85/13,164.44 = 6,182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.85x = 13,164.44 × 6,182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.85x = 81,393,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,393,726.94/8,774.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.80

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