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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.92, 13,455.15 and 8,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.92, 13,455.15 and 8,227.52 is: 12,356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.92 : 13,455.15 = 8,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.92/13,455.15 = 8,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.92x = 13,455.15 × 8,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.92x = 110,702,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,702,515.73/8,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.68

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