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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.23, 12,106.01 and 4,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.23, 12,106.01 and 4,996.40 is: 6,894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.23 : 12,106.01 = 4,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.23/12,106.01 = 4,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.23x = 12,106.01 × 4,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.23x = 60,486,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,486,382.85/8,773.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.43

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