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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.50, 13,367.51 and 8,295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.50, 13,367.51 and 8,295.75 is: 12,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.50 : 13,367.51 = 8,295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.50/13,367.51 = 8,295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.50x = 13,367.51 × 8,295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.50x = 110,893,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,893,521.08/8,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.73

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