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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.36, 13,406.04 and 6,155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.36, 13,406.04 and 6,155.69 is: 9,233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.36 : 13,406.04 = 6,155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.36/13,406.04 = 6,155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.36x = 13,406.04 × 6,155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.36x = 82,523,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,523,359.34/8,937.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.53

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