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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.08, 12,355.88 and 8,143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.08, 12,355.88 and 8,143.65 is: 11,212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.08 : 12,355.88 = 8,143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.08/12,355.88 = 8,143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.08x = 12,355.88 × 8,143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.08x = 100,621,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,621,921.44/8,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.51

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