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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.04, 13,294.22 and 8,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.04, 13,294.22 and 8,399.08 is: 12,527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.04 : 13,294.22 = 8,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.04/13,294.22 = 8,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.04x = 13,294.22 × 8,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.04x = 111,659,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,659,217.32/8,913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.62

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