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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.36, 13,439.28 and 6,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.36, 13,439.28 and 6,153.28 is: 9,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.36 : 13,439.28 = 6,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.36/13,439.28 = 6,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.36x = 13,439.28 × 6,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.36x = 82,695,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,695,652.84/8,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.74

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