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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.06, 13,396.84 and 6,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.06, 13,396.84 and 6,177.44 is: 9,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.06 : 13,396.84 = 6,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.06/13,396.84 = 6,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.06x = 13,396.84 × 6,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.06x = 82,758,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758,130.28/8,933.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.26

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