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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.95, 13,170.49 and 6,006.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.95, 13,170.49 and 6,006.93 is: 9,011.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.95 : 13,170.49 = 6,006.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.95/13,170.49 = 6,006.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.95x = 13,170.49 × 6,006.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.95x = 79,114,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,114,196.48/8,778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.80

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