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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.50, 13,366.02 and 8,294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.50, 13,366.02 and 8,294.75 is: 12,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.50 : 13,366.02 = 8,294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.50/13,366.02 = 8,294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.50x = 13,366.02 × 8,294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.50x = 110,867,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,867,784.03/8,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.24

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