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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,935.48, 13,404.54 and 8,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,935.48, 13,404.54 and 8,388.76 is: 12,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,935.48 : 13,404.54 = 8,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,935.48/13,404.54 = 8,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,935.48x = 13,404.54 × 8,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,935.48x = 112,447,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,447,468.97/8,935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.38

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