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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.70, 13,261.37 and 8,663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.70, 13,261.37 and 8,663.88 is: 12,917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.70 : 13,261.37 = 8,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.70/13,261.37 = 8,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.70x = 13,261.37 × 8,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.70x = 114,894,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,894,875.00/8,894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.23

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