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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.25, 13,302.92 and 6,097.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.25, 13,302.92 and 6,097.61 is: 9,127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.25 : 13,302.92 = 6,097.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.25/13,302.92 = 6,097.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.25x = 13,302.92 × 6,097.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.25x = 81,115,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,115,921.02/8,887.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.23

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