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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.06, 12,511.02 and 5,874.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.06, 12,511.02 and 5,874.42 is: 8,831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.06 : 12,511.02 = 5,874.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.06/12,511.02 = 5,874.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.06x = 12,511.02 × 5,874.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.06x = 73,494,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,494,986.11/8,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.35

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