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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.44, 12,167.85 and 6,696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.44, 12,167.85 and 6,696.13 is: 9,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.44 : 12,167.85 = 6,696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.44/12,167.85 = 6,696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.44x = 12,167.85 × 6,696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.44x = 81,477,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,477,444.58/8,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.02

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