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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.24, 13,211.73 and 4,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.24, 13,211.73 and 4,131.30 is: 6,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.24 : 13,211.73 = 4,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.24/13,211.73 = 4,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.24x = 13,211.73 × 4,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.24x = 54,581,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581,620.15/8,814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.44

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