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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.80, 12,173.31 and 5,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.80, 12,173.31 and 5,044.32 is: 6,960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.80 : 12,173.31 = 5,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.80/12,173.31 = 5,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.80x = 12,173.31 × 5,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.80x = 61,406,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406,071.10/8,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.72

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