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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.17, 13,223.33 and 6,038.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.17, 13,223.33 and 6,038.42 is: 9,052.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.17 : 13,223.33 = 6,038.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.17/13,223.33 = 6,038.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.17x = 13,223.33 × 6,038.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.17x = 79,847,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,847,929.69/8,820.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.87

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