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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.96, 13,427.33 and 6,187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.96, 13,427.33 and 6,187.73 is: 9,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.96 : 13,427.33 = 6,187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.96/13,427.33 = 6,187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.96x = 13,427.33 × 6,187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.96x = 83,084,594.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,084,594.59/8,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.60

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