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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.43, 12,232.60 and 6,981.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.43, 12,232.60 and 6,981.73 is: 9,624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.43 : 12,232.60 = 6,981.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.43/12,232.60 = 6,981.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.43x = 12,232.60 × 6,981.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.43x = 85,404,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,404,710.40/8,873.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.77

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