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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.33, 12,176.33 and 4,844.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.33, 12,176.33 and 4,844.31 is: 6,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.33 : 12,176.33 = 4,844.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.33/12,176.33 = 4,844.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.33x = 12,176.33 × 4,844.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.33x = 58,985,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985,847.30/8,823.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,685.21

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