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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.53, 12,176.51 and 4,844.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.53, 12,176.51 and 4,844.67 is: 6,685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.53 : 12,176.51 = 4,844.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.53/12,176.51 = 4,844.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.53x = 12,176.51 × 4,844.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.53x = 58,991,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,991,148.48/8,823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,685.67

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