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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.03, 12,193.56 and 5,058.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.03, 12,193.56 and 5,058.81 is: 6,981.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.03 : 12,193.56 = 5,058.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.03/12,193.56 = 5,058.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.03x = 12,193.56 × 5,058.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.03x = 61,684,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,684,903.26/8,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.86

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