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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.71, 12,193.30 and 5,058.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.71, 12,193.30 and 5,058.93 is: 6,981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.71 : 12,193.30 = 5,058.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.71/12,193.30 = 5,058.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.71x = 12,193.30 × 5,058.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.71x = 61,684,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,684,992.80/8,835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.33

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