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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.91, 12,233.72 and 7,188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.91, 12,233.72 and 7,188.11 is: 9,910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.91 : 12,233.72 = 7,188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.91/12,233.72 = 7,188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.91x = 12,233.72 × 7,188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.91x = 87,937,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,937,227.96/8,872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.76

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