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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.39, 12,176.73 and 5,468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.39, 12,176.73 and 5,468.01 is: 7,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.39 : 12,176.73 = 5,468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.39/12,176.73 = 5,468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.39x = 12,176.73 × 5,468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.39x = 66,582,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,582,481.41/8,823.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.13

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