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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.84, 12,841.44 and 5,233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.84, 12,841.44 and 5,233.91 is: 7,852.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.84 : 12,841.44 = 5,233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.84/12,841.44 = 5,233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.84x = 12,841.44 × 5,233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.84x = 67,210,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,210,941.23/8,558.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.81

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