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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.23, 13,297.85 and 6,083.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.23, 13,297.85 and 6,083.47 is: 9,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.23 : 13,297.85 = 6,083.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.23/13,297.85 = 6,083.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.23x = 13,297.85 × 6,083.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.23x = 80,897,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,897,071.54/8,865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.21

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