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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.77, 12,476.83 and 8,231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.77, 12,476.83 and 8,231.39 is: 11,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.77 : 12,476.83 = 8,231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.77/12,476.83 = 8,231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.77x = 12,476.83 × 8,231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.77x = 102,701,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,701,679.98/9,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,333.51

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