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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.40, 12,358.80 and 8,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.40, 12,358.80 and 8,349.60 is: 11,524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.40 : 12,358.80 = 8,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.40/12,358.80 = 8,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.40x = 12,358.80 × 8,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.40x = 103,191,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,191,036.48/8,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.06

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