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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.27, 12,158.34 and 4,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.27, 12,158.34 and 4,831.14 is: 6,667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.27 : 12,158.34 = 4,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.27/12,158.34 = 4,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.27x = 12,158.34 × 4,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.27x = 58,738,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738,642.71/8,810.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.07

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