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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.59, 13,250.61 and 8,309.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.59, 13,250.61 and 8,309.95 is: 12,467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.59 : 13,250.61 = 8,309.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.59/13,250.61 = 8,309.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.59x = 13,250.61 × 8,309.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.59x = 110,111,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,111,906.57/8,831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.96

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