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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.67, 12,203.73 and 4,863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.67, 12,203.73 and 4,863.96 is: 6,711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.67 : 12,203.73 = 4,863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.67/12,203.73 = 4,863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.67x = 12,203.73 × 4,863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.67x = 59,358,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,454.57/8,843.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.97

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