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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.29, 12,351.42 and 6,089.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.29, 12,351.42 and 6,089.33 is: 8,397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.29 : 12,351.42 = 6,089.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.29/12,351.42 = 6,089.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.29x = 12,351.42 × 6,089.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.29x = 75,211,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,211,810.59/8,956.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.65

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