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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.41, 13,011.92 and 6,051.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.41, 13,011.92 and 6,051.43 is: 9,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.41 : 13,011.92 = 6,051.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.41/13,011.92 = 6,051.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.41x = 13,011.92 × 6,051.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.41x = 78,740,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,740,723.05/8,690.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.65

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