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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.47, 12,235.10 and 7,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.47, 12,235.10 and 7,191.94 is: 9,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.47 : 12,235.10 = 7,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.47/12,235.10 = 7,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.47x = 12,235.10 × 7,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.47x = 87,994,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,994,069.13/8,870.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.89

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