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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.34, 13,225.77 and 8,433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.34, 13,225.77 and 8,433.32 is: 12,575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.34 : 13,225.77 = 8,433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.34/13,225.77 = 8,433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.34x = 13,225.77 × 8,433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.34x = 111,537,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,537,084.53/8,869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.59

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