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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.40, 13,298.12 and 8,324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.40, 13,298.12 and 8,324.12 is: 12,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.40 : 13,298.12 = 8,324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.40/13,298.12 = 8,324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.40x = 13,298.12 × 8,324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.40x = 110,695,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,695,146.65/8,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.20

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