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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.87, 13,369.57 and 8,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.87, 13,369.57 and 8,297.13 is: 12,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.87 : 13,369.57 = 8,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.87/13,369.57 = 8,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.87x = 13,369.57 × 8,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.87x = 110,929,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,929,060.33/8,956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.80

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