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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.78, 13,442.38 and 8,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.78, 13,442.38 and 8,518.24 is: 12,775.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.78 : 13,442.38 = 8,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.78/13,442.38 = 8,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.78x = 13,442.38 × 8,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.78x = 114,505,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,505,400.67/8,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.66

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