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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.73, 13,214.97 and 4,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.73, 13,214.97 and 4,131.18 is: 6,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.73 : 13,214.97 = 4,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.73/13,214.97 = 4,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.73x = 13,214.97 × 4,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.73x = 54,593,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593,419.76/8,812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.83

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