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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.95, 13,160.90 and 6,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.95, 13,160.90 and 6,837.23 is: 10,236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.95 : 13,160.90 = 6,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.95/13,160.90 = 6,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.95x = 13,160.90 × 6,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.95x = 89,984,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,984,150.30/8,790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.00

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