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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.42, 12,232.44 and 6,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.42, 12,232.44 and 6,629.52 is: 9,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.42 : 12,232.44 = 6,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.42/12,232.44 = 6,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.42x = 12,232.44 × 6,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.42x = 81,095,205.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,095,205.63/8,871.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.18

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