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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.23, 13,296.35 and 6,082.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.23, 13,296.35 and 6,082.47 is: 9,123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.23 : 13,296.35 = 6,082.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.23/13,296.35 = 6,082.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.23x = 13,296.35 × 6,082.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.23x = 80,874,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,874,649.98/8,864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.71

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