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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.97, 12,193.11 and 5,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.97, 12,193.11 and 5,058.44 is: 6,981.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.97 : 12,193.11 = 5,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.97/12,193.11 = 5,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.97x = 12,193.11 × 5,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.97x = 61,678,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,678,145.83/8,834.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.14

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