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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,898.39, 13,349.76 and 6,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,898.39, 13,349.76 and 6,271.02 is: 9,408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,898.39 : 13,349.76 = 6,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,898.39/13,349.76 = 6,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,898.39x = 13,349.76 × 6,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,898.39x = 83,716,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,716,611.96/8,898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.06

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