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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.58, 12,158.01 and 5,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.58, 12,158.01 and 5,033.54 is: 6,945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.58 : 12,158.01 = 5,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.58/12,158.01 = 5,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.58x = 12,158.01 × 5,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.58x = 61,197,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197,791.66/8,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.16

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