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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.40, 13,148.12 and 8,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.40, 13,148.12 and 8,394.44 is: 12,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.40 : 13,148.12 = 8,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.40/13,148.12 = 8,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.40x = 13,148.12 × 8,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.40x = 110,371,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,371,059.70/8,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.52

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