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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.11, 12,193.29 and 5,058.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.11, 12,193.29 and 5,058.57 is: 6,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.11 : 12,193.29 = 5,058.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.11/12,193.29 = 5,058.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.11x = 12,193.29 × 5,058.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.11x = 61,680,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680,585.70/8,835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.31

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