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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.14, 13,185.78 and 6,018.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.14, 13,185.78 and 6,018.52 is: 9,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.14 : 13,185.78 = 6,018.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.14/13,185.78 = 6,018.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.14x = 13,185.78 × 6,018.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.14x = 79,358,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,358,880.65/8,792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.12

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