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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.36, 12,173.04 and 6,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.36, 12,173.04 and 6,935.52 is: 9,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.36 : 12,173.04 = 6,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.36/12,173.04 = 6,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.36x = 12,173.04 × 6,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.36x = 84,426,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,426,362.38/8,823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.50

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