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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.96, 13,494.99 and 6,238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.96, 13,494.99 and 6,238.01 is: 9,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.96 : 13,494.99 = 6,238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.96/13,494.99 = 6,238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.96x = 13,494.99 × 6,238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.96x = 84,181,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,181,815.09/8,991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.90

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