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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.64, 13,349.50 and 8,358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.64, 13,349.50 and 8,358.36 is: 12,537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.64 : 13,349.50 = 8,358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.64/13,349.50 = 8,358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.64x = 13,349.50 × 8,358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.64x = 111,579,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,579,905.92/8,899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.57

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