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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.93, 13,254.34 and 7,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.93, 13,254.34 and 7,439.96 is: 11,175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.93 : 13,254.34 = 7,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.93/13,254.34 = 7,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.93x = 13,254.34 × 7,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.93x = 98,611,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,611,759.43/8,823.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.49

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