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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.43, 12,332.52 and 5,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.43, 12,332.52 and 5,158.08 is: 7,119.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.43 : 12,332.52 = 5,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.43/12,332.52 = 5,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.43x = 12,332.52 × 5,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.43x = 63,612,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,612,124.76/8,935.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.09

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