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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.18, 13,362.36 and 8,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.18, 13,362.36 and 8,302.38 is: 12,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.18 : 13,362.36 = 8,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.18/13,362.36 = 8,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.18x = 13,362.36 × 8,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.18x = 110,939,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,939,390.42/8,951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.83

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