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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.34, 13,233.22 and 8,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.34, 13,233.22 and 8,438.32 is: 12,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.34 : 13,233.22 = 8,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.34/13,233.22 = 8,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.34x = 13,233.22 × 8,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.34x = 111,666,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,666,144.99/8,874.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.04

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