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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.90, 13,376.54 and 8,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.90, 13,376.54 and 8,537.50 is: 12,801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.90 : 13,376.54 = 8,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.90/13,376.54 = 8,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.90x = 13,376.54 × 8,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.90x = 114,202,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,202,248.31/8,920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.65

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