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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.26, 13,333.34 and 8,273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.26, 13,333.34 and 8,273.46 is: 12,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.26 : 13,333.34 = 8,273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.26/13,333.34 = 8,273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.26x = 13,333.34 × 8,273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.26x = 110,312,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,312,813.79/8,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.93

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