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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.83, 13,393.50 and 6,175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.83, 13,393.50 and 6,175.21 is: 9,260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.83 : 13,393.50 = 6,175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.83/13,393.50 = 6,175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.83x = 13,393.50 × 6,175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.83x = 82,707,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,707,623.61/8,930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.92

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