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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.98, 12,190.31 and 5,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.98, 12,190.31 and 5,057.18 is: 6,978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.98 : 12,190.31 = 5,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.98/12,190.31 = 5,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.98x = 12,190.31 × 5,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.98x = 61,648,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,648,505.69/8,833.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.57

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