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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.84, 13,482.48 and 6,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.84, 13,482.48 and 6,073.16 is: 9,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.84 : 13,482.48 = 6,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.84/13,482.48 = 6,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.84x = 13,482.48 × 6,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.84x = 81,881,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,881,258.24/8,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.15

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