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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.56, 12,181.68 and 6,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.56, 12,181.68 and 6,731.04 is: 9,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.56 : 12,181.68 = 6,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.56/12,181.68 = 6,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.56x = 12,181.68 × 6,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.56x = 81,995,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,995,375.35/8,830.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.41

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