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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.06, 12,173.17 and 5,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.06, 12,173.17 and 5,044.16 is: 6,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.06 : 12,173.17 = 5,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.06/12,173.17 = 5,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.06x = 12,173.17 × 5,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.06x = 61,403,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403,417.19/8,821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.00

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