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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.98, 12,491.63 and 5,866.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.98, 12,491.63 and 5,866.62 is: 8,790.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.98 : 12,491.63 = 5,866.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.98/12,491.63 = 5,866.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.98x = 12,491.63 × 5,866.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.98x = 73,283,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,283,554.60/8,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.18

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