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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.72, 13,271.58 and 6,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.72, 13,271.58 and 6,083.56 is: 9,108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.72 : 13,271.58 = 6,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.72/13,271.58 = 6,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.72x = 13,271.58 × 6,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.72x = 80,738,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,738,453.22/8,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.87

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