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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.97, 12,234.41 and 7,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.97, 12,234.41 and 7,191.44 is: 9,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.97 : 12,234.41 = 7,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.97/12,234.41 = 7,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.97x = 12,234.41 × 7,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.97x = 87,982,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,982,989.49/8,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.20

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