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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.44, 12,226.62 and 5,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.44, 12,226.62 and 5,844.84 is: 8,759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.44 : 12,226.62 = 5,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.44/12,226.62 = 5,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.44x = 12,226.62 × 5,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.44x = 71,462,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,462,637.64/8,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,759.35

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