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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.38, 13,277.16 and 8,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.38, 13,277.16 and 8,044.34 is: 12,110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.38 : 13,277.16 = 8,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.38/13,277.16 = 8,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.38x = 13,277.16 × 8,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.38x = 106,805,989.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,805,989.27/8,819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.38

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