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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.93, 13,411.47 and 6,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.93, 13,411.47 and 6,166.88 is: 9,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.93 : 13,411.47 = 6,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.93/13,411.47 = 6,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.93x = 13,411.47 × 6,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.93x = 82,707,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,707,007.91/8,940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.38

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