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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.93, 13,165.81 and 6,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.93, 13,165.81 and 6,184.40 is: 9,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.93 : 13,165.81 = 6,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.93/13,165.81 = 6,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.93x = 13,165.81 × 6,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.93x = 81,422,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,422,554.07/8,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.33

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