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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.89, 13,208.16 and 6,032.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.89, 13,208.16 and 6,032.14 is: 9,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.89 : 13,208.16 = 6,032.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.89/13,208.16 = 6,032.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.89x = 13,208.16 × 6,032.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.89x = 79,673,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,673,470.26/8,814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,038.51

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