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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.38, 13,357.00 and 7,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.38, 13,357.00 and 7,056.42 is: 10,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.38 : 13,357.00 = 7,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.38/13,357.00 = 7,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.38x = 13,357.00 × 7,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.38x = 94,252,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,252,560.67/8,892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.25

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