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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.53, 12,329.19 and 5,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.53, 12,329.19 and 5,158.64 is: 7,117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.53 : 12,329.19 = 5,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.53/12,329.19 = 5,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.53x = 12,329.19 × 5,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.53x = 63,601,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,601,791.06/8,935.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.85

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