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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.65, 13,324.43 and 8,086.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.65, 13,324.43 and 8,086.99 is: 12,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.65 : 13,324.43 = 8,086.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.65/13,324.43 = 8,086.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.65x = 13,324.43 × 8,086.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.65x = 107,754,532.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,754,532.17/8,921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.87

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