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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.82, 13,449.72 and 6,207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.82, 13,449.72 and 6,207.82 is: 9,316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.82 : 13,449.72 = 6,207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.82/13,449.72 = 6,207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.82x = 13,449.72 × 6,207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.82x = 83,493,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,493,440.81/8,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.57

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