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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.85, 13,182.48 and 6,194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.85, 13,182.48 and 6,194.85 is: 9,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.85 : 13,182.48 = 6,194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.85/13,182.48 = 6,194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.85x = 13,182.48 × 6,194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.85x = 81,663,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,663,486.23/8,786.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.83

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