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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.06, 12,509.97 and 5,058.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.06, 12,509.97 and 5,058.27 is: 7,581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.06 : 12,509.97 = 5,058.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.06/12,509.97 = 5,058.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.06x = 12,509.97 × 5,058.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.06x = 63,278,805.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,278,805.95/8,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.88

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