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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.27, 13,271.88 and 6,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.27, 13,271.88 and 6,001.17 is: 9,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.27 : 13,271.88 = 6,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.27/13,271.88 = 6,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.27x = 13,271.88 × 6,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.27x = 79,646,808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,646,808.10/8,844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.47

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