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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.54, 12,176.70 and 4,844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.54, 12,176.70 and 4,844.91 is: 6,686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.54 : 12,176.70 = 4,844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.54/12,176.70 = 4,844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.54x = 12,176.70 × 4,844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.54x = 58,995,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,995,015.60/8,823.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.09

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