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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,981.28, 13,464.84 and 6,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,981.28, 13,464.84 and 6,022.68 is: 9,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,981.28 : 13,464.84 = 6,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,981.28/13,464.84 = 6,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,981.28x = 13,464.84 × 6,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,981.28x = 81,094,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,094,422.57/8,981.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.27

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