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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.52, 13,348.62 and 8,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.52, 13,348.62 and 8,437.72 is: 12,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.52 : 13,348.62 = 8,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.52/13,348.62 = 8,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.52x = 13,348.62 × 8,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.52x = 112,631,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,631,917.95/8,894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.07

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