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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.72, 13,270.08 and 6,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.72, 13,270.08 and 6,082.56 is: 9,107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.72 : 13,270.08 = 6,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.72/13,270.08 = 6,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.72x = 13,270.08 × 6,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.72x = 80,716,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,716,057.80/8,862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.37

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