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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.83, 13,174.22 and 6,846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.83, 13,174.22 and 6,846.11 is: 10,249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.83 : 13,174.22 = 6,846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.83/13,174.22 = 6,846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.83x = 13,174.22 × 6,846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.83x = 90,192,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,192,159.28/8,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,249.31

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