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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.22, 12,388.37 and 4,944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.22, 12,388.37 and 4,944.16 is: 6,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.22 : 12,388.37 = 4,944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.22/12,388.37 = 4,944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.22x = 12,388.37 × 4,944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.22x = 61,250,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250,083.42/8,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.83

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