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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.34, 12,152.16 and 8,705.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.34, 12,152.16 and 8,705.39 is: 11,935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.34 : 12,152.16 = 8,705.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.34/12,152.16 = 8,705.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.34x = 12,152.16 × 8,705.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.34x = 105,789,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,789,231.38/8,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.60

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