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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.24, 13,176.01 and 6,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.24, 13,176.01 and 6,016.13 is: 9,017.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.24 : 13,176.01 = 6,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.24/13,176.01 = 6,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.24x = 13,176.01 × 6,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.24x = 79,268,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,268,589.04/8,790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.80

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