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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.58, 11,646.59 and 5,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.58, 11,646.59 and 5,083.12 is: 7,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.58 : 11,646.59 = 5,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.58/11,646.59 = 5,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.58x = 11,646.59 × 5,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.58x = 59,201,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,201,003.70/8,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.02

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