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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.72, 13,010.04 and 8,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.72, 13,010.04 and 8,362.32 is: 12,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.72 : 13,010.04 = 8,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.72/13,010.04 = 8,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.72x = 13,010.04 × 8,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.72x = 108,794,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,794,117.69/8,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.99

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