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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.27, 12,176.03 and 4,844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.27, 12,176.03 and 4,844.35 is: 6,685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.27 : 12,176.03 = 4,844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.27/12,176.03 = 4,844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.27x = 12,176.03 × 4,844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.27x = 58,984,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,984,865.83/8,823.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,685.15

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