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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,928.41, 13,389.84 and 6,172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,928.41, 13,389.84 and 6,172.79 is: 9,257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,928.41 : 13,389.84 = 6,172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,928.41/13,389.84 = 6,172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,928.41x = 13,389.84 × 6,172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,928.41x = 82,652,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,652,603.50/8,928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.26

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