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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.49, 13,190.70 and 8,231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.49, 13,190.70 and 8,231.13 is: 12,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.49 : 13,190.70 = 8,231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.49/13,190.70 = 8,231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.49x = 13,190.70 × 8,231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.49x = 108,574,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,574,366.49/8,843.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.32

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