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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.60, 13,056.93 and 6,090.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.60, 13,056.93 and 6,090.73 is: 9,119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.60 : 13,056.93 = 6,090.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.60/13,056.93 = 6,090.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.60x = 13,056.93 × 6,090.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.60x = 79,526,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,526,202.62/8,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.36

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