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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.97, 13,263.36 and 6,183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.97, 13,263.36 and 6,183.83 is: 9,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.97 : 13,263.36 = 6,183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.97/13,263.36 = 6,183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.97x = 13,263.36 × 6,183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.97x = 82,018,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,018,297.15/8,851.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.55

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