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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.45, 13,398.84 and 8,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.45, 13,398.84 and 8,293.14 is: 12,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.45 : 13,398.84 = 8,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.45/13,398.84 = 8,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.45x = 13,398.84 × 8,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.45x = 111,118,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,118,455.96/8,957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.14

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