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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.19, 13,462.20 and 6,213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.19, 13,462.20 and 6,213.04 is: 9,303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.19 : 13,462.20 = 6,213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.19/13,462.20 = 6,213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.19x = 13,462.20 × 6,213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.19x = 83,641,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641,153.43/8,990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.60

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