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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.70, 13,336.05 and 8,349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.70, 13,336.05 and 8,349.42 is: 12,524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.70 : 13,336.05 = 8,349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.70/13,336.05 = 8,349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.70x = 13,336.05 × 8,349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.70x = 111,348,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,348,282.59/8,890.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.13

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