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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.98, 13,214.70 and 6,178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.98, 13,214.70 and 6,178.14 is: 9,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.98 : 13,214.70 = 6,178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.98/13,214.70 = 6,178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.98x = 13,214.70 × 6,178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.98x = 81,642,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,642,266.66/8,811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.92

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