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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.83, 13,224.34 and 6,039.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.83, 13,224.34 and 6,039.09 is: 9,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.83 : 13,224.34 = 6,039.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.83/13,224.34 = 6,039.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.83x = 13,224.34 × 6,039.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.83x = 79,862,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,862,979.45/8,820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.91

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