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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.94, 12,360.24 and 6,131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.94, 12,360.24 and 6,131.78 is: 8,455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.94 : 12,360.24 = 6,131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.94/12,360.24 = 6,131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.94x = 12,360.24 × 6,131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.94x = 75,790,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,790,210.63/8,963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,455.01

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