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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.71, 13,189.43 and 8,567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.71, 13,189.43 and 8,567.42 is: 12,749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.71 : 13,189.43 = 8,567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.71/13,189.43 = 8,567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.71x = 13,189.43 × 8,567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.71x = 112,999,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,999,341.84/8,862.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.98

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