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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.86, 13,216.02 and 6,179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.86, 13,216.02 and 6,179.02 is: 9,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.86 : 13,216.02 = 6,179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.86/13,216.02 = 6,179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.86x = 13,216.02 × 6,179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.86x = 81,662,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,662,051.90/8,812.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.24

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