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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.78, 13,343.65 and 8,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.78, 13,343.65 and 8,354.50 is: 12,531.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.78 : 13,343.65 = 8,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.78/13,343.65 = 8,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.78x = 13,343.65 × 8,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.78x = 111,479,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,479,523.93/8,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.73

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