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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.11, 12,285.61 and 6,783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.11, 12,285.61 and 6,783.93 is: 9,351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.11 : 12,285.61 = 6,783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.11/12,285.61 = 6,783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.11x = 12,285.61 × 6,783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.11x = 83,344,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344,765.92/8,912.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.86

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