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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.23, 13,259.23 and 6,069.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.23, 13,259.23 and 6,069.33 is: 9,101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.23 : 13,259.23 = 6,069.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.23/13,259.23 = 6,069.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.23x = 13,259.23 × 6,069.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.23x = 80,474,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,474,627.24/8,842.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.17

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