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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.23, 12,243.16 and 6,629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.23, 12,243.16 and 6,629.21 is: 9,148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.23 : 12,243.16 = 6,629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.23/12,243.16 = 6,629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.23x = 12,243.16 × 6,629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.23x = 81,162,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,162,517.60/8,871.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.96

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