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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.31, 13,231.43 and 7,173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.31, 13,231.43 and 7,173.01 is: 10,744.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.31 : 13,231.43 = 7,173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.31/13,231.43 = 7,173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.31x = 13,231.43 × 7,173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.31x = 94,909,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,909,179.70/8,833.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,744.46

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