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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.99, 13,294.53 and 6,088.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.99, 13,294.53 and 6,088.89 is: 9,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.99 : 13,294.53 = 6,088.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.99/13,294.53 = 6,088.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.99x = 13,294.53 × 6,088.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.99x = 80,948,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,948,930.77/8,859.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.46

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