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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.21, 13,461.39 and 6,513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.21, 13,461.39 and 6,513.90 is: 9,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.21 : 13,461.39 = 6,513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.21/13,461.39 = 6,513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.21x = 13,461.39 × 6,513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.21x = 87,686,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,686,148.32/8,985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,758.94

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