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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.93, 12,173.07 and 4,842.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.93, 12,173.07 and 4,842.03 is: 6,682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.93 : 12,173.07 = 4,842.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.93/12,173.07 = 4,842.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.93x = 12,173.07 × 4,842.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.93x = 58,942,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,942,370.13/8,820.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.10

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