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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.37, 13,307.58 and 6,100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.37, 13,307.58 and 6,100.73 is: 9,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.37 : 13,307.58 = 6,100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.37/13,307.58 = 6,100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.37x = 13,307.58 × 6,100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.37x = 81,185,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,185,952.53/8,890.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.90

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