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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.33, 13,186.97 and 6,151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.33, 13,186.97 and 6,151.39 is: 9,219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.33 : 13,186.97 = 6,151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.33/13,186.97 = 6,151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.33x = 13,186.97 × 6,151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.33x = 81,118,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,118,098.70/8,798.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.72

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