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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.34, 13,433.28 and 6,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.34, 13,433.28 and 6,149.26 is: 9,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.34 : 13,433.28 = 6,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.34/13,433.28 = 6,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.34x = 13,433.28 × 6,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.34x = 82,604,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,604,731.37/8,967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.73

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