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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.62, 13,369.19 and 8,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.62, 13,369.19 and 8,296.88 is: 12,384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.62 : 13,369.19 = 8,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.62/13,369.19 = 8,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.62x = 13,369.19 × 8,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.62x = 110,922,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,922,456.80/8,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.41

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