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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.31, 11,912.76 and 5,981.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.31, 11,912.76 and 5,981.21 is: 8,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.31 : 11,912.76 = 5,981.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.31/11,912.76 = 5,981.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.31x = 11,912.76 × 5,981.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.31x = 71,252,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,252,659.68/8,630.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.10

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