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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.15, 13,305.22 and 6,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.15, 13,305.22 and 6,088.38 is: 9,132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.15 : 13,305.22 = 6,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.15/13,305.22 = 6,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.15x = 13,305.22 × 6,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.15x = 81,007,291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,007,291.05/8,870.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.58

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