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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.28, 13,470.72 and 6,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.28, 13,470.72 and 6,026.80 is: 9,035.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.28 : 13,470.72 = 6,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.28/13,470.72 = 6,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.28x = 13,470.72 × 6,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.28x = 81,185,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,185,335.30/8,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.37

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