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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.04, 13,250.28 and 6,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.04, 13,250.28 and 6,017.96 is: 9,033.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.04 : 13,250.28 = 6,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.04/13,250.28 = 6,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.04x = 13,250.28 × 6,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.04x = 79,739,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,739,655.03/8,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.57

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