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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.47, 12,156.75 and 5,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.47, 12,156.75 and 5,031.91 is: 6,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.47 : 12,156.75 = 5,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.47/12,156.75 = 5,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.47x = 12,156.75 × 5,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.47x = 61,171,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,171,671.89/8,811.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.28

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