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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.01, 13,449.81 and 6,189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.01, 13,449.81 and 6,189.74 is: 9,279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.01 : 13,449.81 = 6,189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.01/13,449.81 = 6,189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.01x = 13,449.81 × 6,189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.01x = 83,250,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,250,860.57/8,971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.99

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