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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,781.93, 13,162.77 and 6,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,781.93, 13,162.77 and 6,008.10 is: 9,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,781.93 : 13,162.77 = 6,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,781.93/13,162.77 = 6,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,781.93x = 13,162.77 × 6,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,781.93x = 79,083,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,083,238.44/8,781.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.22

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