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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.30, 12,193.50 and 5,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.30, 12,193.50 and 5,059.48 is: 6,981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.30 : 12,193.50 = 5,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.30/12,193.50 = 5,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.30x = 12,193.50 × 5,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.30x = 61,692,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,692,769.38/8,836.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.74

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