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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.91, 13,296.17 and 8,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.91, 13,296.17 and 8,269.98 is: 12,427.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.91 : 13,296.17 = 8,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.91/13,296.17 = 8,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.91x = 13,296.17 × 8,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.91x = 109,959,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,959,059.98/8,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.69

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