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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.59, 13,314.69 and 8,921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.59, 13,314.69 and 8,921.62 is: 13,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.59 : 13,314.69 = 8,921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.59/13,314.69 = 8,921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.59x = 13,314.69 × 8,921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.59x = 118,788,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,788,604.60/8,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.11

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