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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.40, 13,004.70 and 8,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.40, 13,004.70 and 8,099.40 is: 12,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.40 : 13,004.70 = 8,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.40/13,004.70 = 8,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.40x = 13,004.70 × 8,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.40x = 105,330,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,330,267.18/8,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.08

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