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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.42, 12,176.10 and 4,790.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.42, 12,176.10 and 4,790.07 is: 6,610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.42 : 12,176.10 = 4,790.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.42/12,176.10 = 4,790.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.42x = 12,176.10 × 4,790.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.42x = 58,324,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,324,371.33/8,823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.18

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