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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.39, 12,181.91 and 5,243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.39, 12,181.91 and 5,243.91 is: 7,233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.39 : 12,181.91 = 5,243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.39/12,181.91 = 5,243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.39x = 12,181.91 × 5,243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.39x = 63,880,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,880,852.78/8,831.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.39

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