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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.17, 13,006.35 and 6,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.17, 13,006.35 and 6,030.88 is: 9,046.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.17 : 13,006.35 = 6,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.17/13,006.35 = 6,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.17x = 13,006.35 × 6,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.17x = 78,439,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,439,736.09/8,671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.04

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