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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.39, 13,269.02 and 8,766.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.39, 13,269.02 and 8,766.23 is: 13,067.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.39 : 13,269.02 = 8,766.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.39/13,269.02 = 8,766.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.39x = 13,269.02 × 8,766.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.39x = 116,319,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,319,171.02/8,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.52

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