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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.41, 12,247.48 and 6,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.41, 12,247.48 and 6,189.52 is: 8,542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.41 : 12,247.48 = 6,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.41/12,247.48 = 6,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.41x = 12,247.48 × 6,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.41x = 75,806,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,806,022.41/8,874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.10

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