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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.58, 13,225.43 and 6,039.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.58, 13,225.43 and 6,039.83 is: 9,055.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.58 : 13,225.43 = 6,039.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.58/13,225.43 = 6,039.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.58x = 13,225.43 × 6,039.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.58x = 79,879,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,879,397.04/8,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.00

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