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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.36, 13,414.20 and 6,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.36, 13,414.20 and 6,040.32 is: 9,059.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.36 : 13,414.20 = 6,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.36/13,414.20 = 6,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.36x = 13,414.20 × 6,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.36x = 81,026,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,026,060.54/8,943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.91

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