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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784.26, 13,161.76 and 6,181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784.26, 13,161.76 and 6,181.73 is: 9,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784.26 : 13,161.76 = 6,181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784.26/13,161.76 = 6,181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784.26x = 13,161.76 × 6,181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784.26x = 81,362,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,362,446.64/8,784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.30

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