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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.89, 13,370.58 and 8,725.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.89, 13,370.58 and 8,725.61 is: 13,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.89 : 13,370.58 = 8,725.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.89/13,370.58 = 8,725.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.89x = 13,370.58 × 8,725.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.89x = 116,666,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,666,399.70/8,958.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.42

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