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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.62, 13,284.91 and 6,074.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.62, 13,284.91 and 6,074.86 is: 9,112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.62 : 13,284.91 = 6,074.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.62/13,284.91 = 6,074.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.62x = 13,284.91 × 6,074.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.62x = 80,703,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,703,886.75/8,856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.27

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