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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.72, 13,176.81 and 6,016.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.72, 13,176.81 and 6,016.65 is: 9,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.72 : 13,176.81 = 6,016.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.72/13,176.81 = 6,016.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.72x = 13,176.81 × 6,016.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.72x = 79,280,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,280,253.89/8,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.63

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