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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.47, 12,193.64 and 5,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.47, 12,193.64 and 5,059.82 is: 6,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.47 : 12,193.64 = 5,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.47/12,193.64 = 5,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.47x = 12,193.64 × 5,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.47x = 61,697,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697,537.28/8,835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.94

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