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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.65, 12,195.25 and 5,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.65, 12,195.25 and 5,059.91 is: 6,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.65 : 12,195.25 = 5,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.65/12,195.25 = 5,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.65x = 12,195.25 × 5,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.65x = 61,706,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,706,867.43/8,837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.27

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