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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.24, 13,174.52 and 6,015.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.24, 13,174.52 and 6,015.13 is: 9,016.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.24 : 13,174.52 = 6,015.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.24/13,174.52 = 6,015.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.24x = 13,174.52 × 6,015.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.24x = 79,246,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,246,387.48/8,789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.29

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