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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.74, 12,173.95 and 4,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.74, 12,173.95 and 4,842.92 is: 6,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.74 : 12,173.95 = 4,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.74/12,173.95 = 4,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.74x = 12,173.95 × 4,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.74x = 58,957,465.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,957,465.93/8,821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.20

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