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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.41, 12,890.28 and 6,631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.41, 12,890.28 and 6,631.91 is: 9,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.41 : 12,890.28 = 6,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.41/12,890.28 = 6,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.41x = 12,890.28 × 6,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.41x = 85,487,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,487,176.83/8,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.20

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