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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.37, 13,304.59 and 6,098.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.37, 13,304.59 and 6,098.73 is: 9,128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.37 : 13,304.59 = 6,098.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.37/13,304.59 = 6,098.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.37x = 13,304.59 × 6,098.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.37x = 81,141,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,141,037.03/8,888.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.90

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