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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,822.94, 12,174.90 and 4,844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,822.94, 12,174.90 and 4,844.04 is: 6,684.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,822.94 : 12,174.90 = 4,844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,822.94/12,174.90 = 4,844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,822.94x = 12,174.90 × 4,844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,822.94x = 58,975,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975,702.60/8,822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.36

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