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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.89, 13,458.85 and 6,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.89, 13,458.85 and 6,213.89 is: 9,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.89 : 13,458.85 = 6,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.89/13,458.85 = 6,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.89x = 13,458.85 × 6,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.89x = 83,631,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,631,715.06/8,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.69

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