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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.43, 12,177.34 and 4,844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.43, 12,177.34 and 4,844.91 is: 6,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.43 : 12,177.34 = 4,844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.43/12,177.34 = 4,844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.43x = 12,177.34 × 4,844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.43x = 58,998,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998,149.89/8,823.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.53

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