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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.84, 13,357.38 and 8,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.84, 13,357.38 and 8,363.64 is: 12,545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.84 : 13,357.38 = 8,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.84/13,357.38 = 8,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.84x = 13,357.38 × 8,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.84x = 111,716,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,716,317.66/8,904.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.57

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