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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.02, 13,407.12 and 8,357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.02, 13,407.12 and 8,357.63 is: 12,533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.02 : 13,407.12 = 8,357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.02/13,407.12 = 8,357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.02x = 13,407.12 × 8,357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.02x = 112,051,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,051,681.29/8,940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.72

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