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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.11, 13,298.39 and 6,103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.11, 13,298.39 and 6,103.91 is: 9,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.11 : 13,298.39 = 6,103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.11/13,298.39 = 6,103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.11x = 13,298.39 × 6,103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.11x = 81,172,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,172,078.69/8,874.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.07

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