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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.82, 13,270.89 and 6,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.82, 13,270.89 and 6,031.74 is: 9,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.82 : 13,270.89 = 6,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.82/13,270.89 = 6,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.82x = 13,270.89 × 6,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.82x = 80,046,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,046,558.05/8,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.20

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