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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.32, 13,377.82 and 8,402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.32, 13,377.82 and 8,402.28 is: 12,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.32 : 13,377.82 = 8,402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.32/13,377.82 = 8,402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.32x = 13,377.82 × 8,402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.32x = 112,404,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,404,189.43/8,929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.21

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