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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.99, 13,270.89 and 8,421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.99, 13,270.89 and 8,421.41 is: 12,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.99 : 13,270.89 = 8,421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.99/13,270.89 = 8,421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.99x = 13,270.89 × 8,421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.99x = 111,759,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,759,605.75/8,846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.50

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