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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.04, 12,173.22 and 4,842.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.04, 12,173.22 and 4,842.41 is: 6,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.04 : 12,173.22 = 4,842.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.04/12,173.22 = 4,842.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.04x = 12,173.22 × 4,842.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.04x = 58,947,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,947,722.26/8,821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.63

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