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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911, 13,361.59 and 6,103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911, 13,361.59 and 6,103.07 is: 9,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911 : 13,361.59 = 6,103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911/13,361.59 = 6,103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911x = 13,361.59 × 6,103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911x = 81,546,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,546,719.08/8,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.24

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