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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.08, 13,351.62 and 8,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.08, 13,351.62 and 8,359.80 is: 12,539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.08 : 13,351.62 = 8,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.08/13,351.62 = 8,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.08x = 13,351.62 × 8,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.08x = 111,616,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,616,872.88/8,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.70

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