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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,739.63, 12,058.59 and 5,105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,739.63, 12,058.59 and 5,105.11 is: 7,043.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,739.63 : 12,058.59 = 5,105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,739.63/12,058.59 = 5,105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,739.63x = 12,058.59 × 5,105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,739.63x = 61,560,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560,428.39/8,739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.83

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