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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,940.60, 13,410.90 and 8,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,940.60, 13,410.90 and 8,364.60 is: 12,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,940.60 : 13,410.90 = 8,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,940.60/13,410.90 = 8,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,940.60x = 13,410.90 × 8,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,940.60x = 112,176,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,176,814.14/8,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.90

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