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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.35, 12,161.00 and 5,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.35, 12,161.00 and 5,035.31 is: 6,949.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.35 : 12,161.00 = 5,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.35/12,161.00 = 5,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.35x = 12,161.00 × 5,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.35x = 61,234,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,234,379.73/8,811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.49

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