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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.72, 12,363.54 and 8,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.72, 12,363.54 and 8,007.56 is: 11,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.72 : 12,363.54 = 8,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.72/12,363.54 = 8,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.72x = 12,363.54 × 8,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.72x = 99,001,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,001,788.36/8,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.82

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