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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.97, 12,327.99 and 5,158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.97, 12,327.99 and 5,158.35 is: 7,118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.97 : 12,327.99 = 5,158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.97/12,327.99 = 5,158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.97x = 12,327.99 × 5,158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.97x = 63,592,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,592,087.22/8,933.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.01

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