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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.24, 13,362.72 and 6,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.24, 13,362.72 and 6,135.24 is: 9,204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.24 : 13,362.72 = 6,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.24/13,362.72 = 6,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.24x = 13,362.72 × 6,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.24x = 81,983,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,983,494.25/8,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.14

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