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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.82, 13,464.76 and 6,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.82, 13,464.76 and 6,217.82 is: 9,331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.82 : 13,464.76 = 6,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.82/13,464.76 = 6,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.82x = 13,464.76 × 6,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.82x = 83,721,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,721,454.02/8,971.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.60

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