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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.40, 13,283.10 and 6,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.40, 13,283.10 and 6,090.60 is: 9,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.40 : 13,283.10 = 6,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.40/13,283.10 = 6,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.40x = 13,283.10 × 6,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.40x = 80,902,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,902,048.86/8,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.90

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