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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.12, 13,211.10 and 6,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.12, 13,211.10 and 6,031.84 is: 9,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.12 : 13,211.10 = 6,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.12/13,211.10 = 6,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.12x = 13,211.10 × 6,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.12x = 79,687,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,687,241.42/8,812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.91

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