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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.70, 13,334.55 and 8,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.70, 13,334.55 and 8,348.42 is: 12,522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.70 : 13,334.55 = 8,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.70/13,334.55 = 8,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.70x = 13,334.55 × 8,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.70x = 111,322,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,322,374.41/8,889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.63

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