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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.40, 11,858.88 and 5,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.40, 11,858.88 and 5,059.48 is: 6,980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.40 : 11,858.88 = 5,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.40/11,858.88 = 5,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.40x = 11,858.88 × 5,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.40x = 59,999,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,999,766.18/8,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980.45

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