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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.31, 12,235.82 and 6,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.31, 12,235.82 and 6,037.80 is: 8,327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.31 : 12,235.82 = 6,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.31/12,235.82 = 6,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.31x = 12,235.82 × 6,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.31x = 73,877,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,877,434.00/8,871.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.68

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