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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.16, 13,488.29 and 6,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.16, 13,488.29 and 6,061.31 is: 9,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.16 : 13,488.29 = 6,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.16/13,488.29 = 6,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.16x = 13,488.29 × 6,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.16x = 81,756,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,756,755.93/8,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.04

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