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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.47, 12,194.51 and 7,058.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.47, 12,194.51 and 7,058.97 is: 9,731.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.47 : 12,194.51 = 7,058.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.47/12,194.51 = 7,058.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.47x = 12,194.51 × 7,058.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.47x = 86,080,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,080,644.96/8,845.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,731.61

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