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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,930.46, 13,385.97 and 6,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,930.46, 13,385.97 and 6,001.50 is: 8,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,930.46 : 13,385.97 = 6,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,930.46/13,385.97 = 6,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,930.46x = 13,385.97 × 6,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,930.46x = 80,335,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,335,898.96/8,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.72

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