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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,797.35, 13,162.91 and 6,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,797.35, 13,162.91 and 6,169.98 is: 9,231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797.35 : 13,162.91 = 6,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797.35/13,162.91 = 6,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797.35x = 13,162.91 × 6,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797.35x = 81,214,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,214,956.23/8,797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.75

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