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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.62, 13,186.05 and 8,318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.62, 13,186.05 and 8,318.37 is: 12,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.62 : 13,186.05 = 8,318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.62/13,186.05 = 8,318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.62x = 13,186.05 × 8,318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.62x = 109,686,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,686,442.74/8,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.24

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