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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.87, 13,192.47 and 6,301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.87, 13,192.47 and 6,301.89 is: 9,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.87 : 13,192.47 = 6,301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.87/13,192.47 = 6,301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.87x = 13,192.47 × 6,301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.87x = 83,137,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,137,494.77/8,805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.14

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