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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.06, 12,174.36 and 4,843.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.06, 12,174.36 and 4,843.09 is: 6,683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.06 : 12,174.36 = 4,843.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.06/12,174.36 = 4,843.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.06x = 12,174.36 × 4,843.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.06x = 58,961,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,961,490.74/8,822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.42

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