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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.55, 13,333.41 and 8,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.55, 13,333.41 and 8,006.24 is: 12,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.55 : 13,333.41 = 8,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.55/13,333.41 = 8,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.55x = 13,333.41 × 8,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.55x = 106,750,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,750,513.81/8,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.81

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