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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.85, 13,295.39 and 8,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.85, 13,295.39 and 8,399.91 is: 12,528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.85 : 13,295.39 = 8,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.85/13,295.39 = 8,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.85x = 13,295.39 × 8,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.85x = 111,680,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,680,079.41/8,913.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.83

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