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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.08, 12,316.68 and 8,530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.08, 12,316.68 and 8,530.36 is: 11,773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.08 : 12,316.68 = 8,530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.08/12,316.68 = 8,530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.08x = 12,316.68 × 8,530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.08x = 105,065,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,065,714.40/8,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.28

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