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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.09, 13,530.67 and 8,083.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.09, 13,530.67 and 8,083.90 is: 12,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.09 : 13,530.67 = 8,083.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.09/13,530.67 = 8,083.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.09x = 13,530.67 × 8,083.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.09x = 109,380,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,380,583.21/8,988.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.50

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