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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.17, 13,004.85 and 6,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.17, 13,004.85 and 6,029.88 is: 9,044.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.17 : 13,004.85 = 6,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.17/13,004.85 = 6,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.17x = 13,004.85 × 6,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.17x = 78,417,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,417,658.76/8,670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.53

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