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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.22, 12,361.36 and 5,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.22, 12,361.36 and 5,180.82 is: 7,148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.22 : 12,361.36 = 5,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.22/12,361.36 = 5,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.22x = 12,361.36 × 5,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.22x = 64,041,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,041,981.12/8,958.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.96

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