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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.47, 12,233.72 and 7,190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.47, 12,233.72 and 7,190.94 is: 9,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.47 : 12,233.72 = 7,190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.47/12,233.72 = 7,190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.47x = 12,233.72 × 7,190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.47x = 87,971,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,971,910.54/8,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,918.51

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