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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.76, 13,183.50 and 6,196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.76, 13,183.50 and 6,196.23 is: 9,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.76 : 13,183.50 = 6,196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.76/13,183.50 = 6,196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.76x = 13,183.50 × 6,196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.76x = 81,687,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,687,998.21/8,798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.04

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