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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.95, 12,558.00 and 7,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.95, 12,558.00 and 7,886.08 is: 11,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.95 : 12,558.00 = 7,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.95/12,558.00 = 7,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.95x = 12,558.00 × 7,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.95x = 99,033,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,033,473.23/8,358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.60

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