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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.64, 13,243.84 and 6,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.64, 13,243.84 and 6,055.24 is: 9,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.64 : 13,243.84 = 6,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.64/13,243.84 = 6,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.64x = 13,243.84 × 6,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.64x = 80,194,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,194,629.72/8,841.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.11

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