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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.89, 13,352.89 and 6,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.89, 13,352.89 and 6,120.18 is: 9,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.89 : 13,352.89 = 6,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.89/13,352.89 = 6,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.89x = 13,352.89 × 6,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.89x = 81,722,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,722,115.44/8,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.31

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