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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.92, 12,212.84 and 6,797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.92, 12,212.84 and 6,797.58 is: 9,385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.92 : 12,212.84 = 6,797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.92/12,212.84 = 6,797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.92x = 12,212.84 × 6,797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.92x = 83,017,756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,017,756.93/8,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.93

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