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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.78, 13,321.95 and 8,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.78, 13,321.95 and 8,310.44 is: 12,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.78 : 13,321.95 = 8,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.78/13,321.95 = 8,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.78x = 13,321.95 × 8,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.78x = 110,711,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,711,266.16/8,933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.43

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