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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.14, 13,284.92 and 8,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.14, 13,284.92 and 8,335.86 is: 12,566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.14 : 13,284.92 = 8,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.14/13,284.92 = 8,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.14x = 13,284.92 × 8,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.14x = 110,741,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,741,191.55/8,812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.89

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