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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.67, 13,489.05 and 6,061.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.67, 13,489.05 and 6,061.82 is: 9,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.67 : 13,489.05 = 6,061.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.67/13,489.05 = 6,061.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.67x = 13,489.05 × 6,061.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.67x = 81,768,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,768,095.32/8,989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.79

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