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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.41, 12,194.89 and 5,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.41, 12,194.89 and 5,059.71 is: 6,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.41 : 12,194.89 = 5,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.41/12,194.89 = 5,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.41x = 12,194.89 × 5,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.41x = 61,702,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,702,606.88/8,837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.98

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