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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.37, 13,306.08 and 6,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.37, 13,306.08 and 6,099.73 is: 9,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.37 : 13,306.08 = 6,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.37/13,306.08 = 6,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.37x = 13,306.08 × 6,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.37x = 81,163,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,163,495.36/8,889.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.40

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