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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.14, 13,184.28 and 6,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.14, 13,184.28 and 6,017.52 is: 9,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.14 : 13,184.28 = 6,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.14/13,184.28 = 6,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.14x = 13,184.28 × 6,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.14x = 79,336,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,336,668.59/8,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.62

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