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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.24, 13,163.28 and 6,182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.24, 13,163.28 and 6,182.71 is: 9,263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.24 : 13,163.28 = 6,182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.24/13,163.28 = 6,182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.24x = 13,163.28 × 6,182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.24x = 81,384,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,384,686.80/8,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.80

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