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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.73, 13,323.15 and 6,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.73, 13,323.15 and 6,111.09 is: 9,147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.73 : 13,323.15 = 6,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.73/13,323.15 = 6,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.73x = 13,323.15 × 6,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.73x = 81,418,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,418,968.73/8,900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.45

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