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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.04, 13,292.73 and 8,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.04, 13,292.73 and 8,398.08 is: 12,526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.04 : 13,292.73 = 8,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.04/13,292.73 = 8,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.04x = 13,292.73 × 8,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.04x = 111,633,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,633,367.97/8,912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.13

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