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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.68, 13,251.39 and 6,067.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.68, 13,251.39 and 6,067.48 is: 9,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.68 : 13,251.39 = 6,067.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.68/13,251.39 = 6,067.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.68x = 13,251.39 × 6,067.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.68x = 80,402,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,402,543.80/8,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.70

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