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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,981.51, 13,465.55 and 6,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,981.51, 13,465.55 and 6,200.24 is: 9,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,981.51 : 13,465.55 = 6,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,981.51/13,465.55 = 6,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,981.51x = 13,465.55 × 6,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,981.51x = 83,489,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,489,690.90/8,981.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.73

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