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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.40, 13,003.77 and 6,029.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.40, 13,003.77 and 6,029.29 is: 9,043.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.40 : 13,003.77 = 6,029.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.40/13,003.77 = 6,029.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.40x = 13,003.77 × 6,029.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.40x = 78,403,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,403,415.27/8,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.69

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