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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.06, 12,558.69 and 5,910.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.06, 12,558.69 and 5,910.69 is: 8,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.06 : 12,558.69 = 5,910.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.06/12,558.69 = 5,910.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.06x = 12,558.69 × 5,910.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.06x = 74,230,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,230,523.40/8,371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.52

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