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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,919.14, 12,313.06 and 8,330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,919.14, 12,313.06 and 8,330.18 is: 11,499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,919.14 : 12,313.06 = 8,330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,919.14/12,313.06 = 8,330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,919.14x = 12,313.06 × 8,330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,919.14x = 102,570,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,570,006.15/8,919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,499.99

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