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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.89, 13,354.39 and 6,121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.89, 13,354.39 and 6,121.18 is: 9,181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.89 : 13,354.39 = 6,121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.89/13,354.39 = 6,121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.89x = 13,354.39 × 6,121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.89x = 81,744,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,744,624.98/8,902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,181.81

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