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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.81, 12,345.89 and 8,022.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.81, 12,345.89 and 8,022.69 is: 11,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.81 : 12,345.89 = 8,022.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.81/12,345.89 = 8,022.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.81x = 12,345.89 × 8,022.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.81x = 99,047,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,047,208.13/8,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.55

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