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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.03, 13,486.61 and 6,060.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.03, 13,486.61 and 6,060.19 is: 9,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.03 : 13,486.61 = 6,060.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.03/13,486.61 = 6,060.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.03x = 13,486.61 × 6,060.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.03x = 81,731,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,731,377.76/8,988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.35

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