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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,689.81, 13,034.68 and 6,104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,689.81, 13,034.68 and 6,104.29 is: 9,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,689.81 : 13,034.68 = 6,104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,689.81/13,034.68 = 6,104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,689.81x = 13,034.68 × 6,104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,689.81x = 79,567,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,567,466.78/8,689.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.41

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