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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.74, 13,315.30 and 6,062.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.74, 13,315.30 and 6,062.79 is: 9,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.74 : 13,315.30 = 6,062.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.74/13,315.30 = 6,062.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.74x = 13,315.30 × 6,062.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.74x = 80,727,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,727,867.69/8,881.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.20

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