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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.70, 12,161.04 and 6,713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.70, 12,161.04 and 6,713.18 is: 9,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.70 : 12,161.04 = 6,713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.70/12,161.04 = 6,713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.70x = 12,161.04 × 6,713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.70x = 81,639,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,639,250.51/8,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.82

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