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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.24, 13,180.50 and 6,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.24, 13,180.50 and 6,019.14 is: 9,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.24 : 13,180.50 = 6,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.24/13,180.50 = 6,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.24x = 13,180.50 × 6,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.24x = 79,335,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,335,274.77/8,793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.30

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