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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.44, 12,171.62 and 4,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.44, 12,171.62 and 4,841.34 is: 6,681.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.44 : 12,171.62 = 4,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.44/12,171.62 = 4,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.44x = 12,171.62 × 4,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.44x = 58,926,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,926,950.77/8,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.48

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