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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.70, 12,159.66 and 6,712.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.70, 12,159.66 and 6,712.18 is: 9,262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.70 : 12,159.66 = 6,712.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.70/12,159.66 = 6,712.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.70x = 12,159.66 × 6,712.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.70x = 81,617,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,617,826.66/8,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.44

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