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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.89, 13,205.16 and 6,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.89, 13,205.16 and 6,030.14 is: 9,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.89 : 13,205.16 = 6,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.89/13,205.16 = 6,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.89x = 13,205.16 × 6,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.89x = 79,628,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,628,897.50/8,812.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.50

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