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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,923.58, 12,315.99 and 8,529.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,923.58, 12,315.99 and 8,529.86 is: 11,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,923.58 : 12,315.99 = 8,529.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,923.58/12,315.99 = 8,529.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,923.58x = 12,315.99 × 8,529.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,923.58x = 105,053,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,053,670.46/8,923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,772.59

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