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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.40, 13,445.10 and 8,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.40, 13,445.10 and 8,584.20 is: 12,876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.40 : 13,445.10 = 8,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.40/13,445.10 = 8,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.40x = 13,445.10 × 8,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.40x = 115,415,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,415,427.42/8,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,876.30

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