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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.76, 13,341.12 and 6,123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.76, 13,341.12 and 6,123.12 is: 9,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.76 : 13,341.12 = 6,123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.76/13,341.12 = 6,123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.76x = 13,341.12 × 6,123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.76x = 81,689,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,689,278.69/8,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.43

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