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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.45, 13,444.88 and 8,519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.45, 13,444.88 and 8,519.90 is: 12,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.45 : 13,444.88 = 8,519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.45/13,444.88 = 8,519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.45x = 13,444.88 × 8,519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.45x = 114,548,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,548,923.29/8,964.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.13

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