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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.03, 12,360.42 and 8,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.03, 12,360.42 and 8,442 is: 11,703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.03 : 12,360.42 = 8,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.03/12,360.42 = 8,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.03x = 12,360.42 × 8,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.03x = 104,346,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,346,665.64/8,916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,703.27

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