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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.65, 12,243.83 and 6,629.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.65, 12,243.83 and 6,629.67 is: 9,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.65 : 12,243.83 = 6,629.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.65/12,243.83 = 6,629.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.65x = 12,243.83 × 6,629.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.65x = 81,172,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,172,519.29/8,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.65

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