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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.56, 13,472.72 and 6,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.56, 13,472.72 and 6,211.80 is: 9,309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.56 : 13,472.72 = 6,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.56/13,472.72 = 6,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.56x = 13,472.72 × 6,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.56x = 83,689,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,689,842.10/8,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.67

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