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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.15, 12,176.13 and 5,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.15, 12,176.13 and 5,046.66 is: 6,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.15 : 12,176.13 = 5,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.15/12,176.13 = 5,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.15x = 12,176.13 × 5,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.15x = 61,448,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,448,788.23/8,823.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.50

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