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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.22, 13,385.60 and 6,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.22, 13,385.60 and 6,001.26 is: 8,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.22 : 13,385.60 = 6,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.22/13,385.60 = 6,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.22x = 13,385.60 × 6,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.22x = 80,330,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,330,465.86/8,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.35

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