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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.48, 13,292.95 and 6,100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.48, 13,292.95 and 6,100.28 is: 9,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.48 : 13,292.95 = 6,100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.48/13,292.95 = 6,100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.48x = 13,292.95 × 6,100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.48x = 81,090,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,090,650.56/8,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.64

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