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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.40, 13,265.10 and 6,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.40, 13,265.10 and 6,078.60 is: 9,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.40 : 13,265.10 = 6,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.40/13,265.10 = 6,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.40x = 13,265.10 × 6,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.40x = 80,633,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,633,236.86/8,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.90

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