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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.90, 13,231.89 and 6,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.90, 13,231.89 and 6,044.09 is: 9,061.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.90 : 13,231.89 = 6,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.90/13,231.89 = 6,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.90x = 13,231.89 × 6,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.90x = 79,974,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,974,667.87/8,825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.37

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