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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.24, 13,307.40 and 6,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.24, 13,307.40 and 6,100.60 is: 9,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.24 : 13,307.40 = 6,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.24/13,307.40 = 6,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.24x = 13,307.40 × 6,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.24x = 81,183,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,183,124.44/8,890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.71

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