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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.76, 13,467.36 and 8,245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.76, 13,467.36 and 8,245.76 is: 12,361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.76 : 13,467.36 = 8,245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.76/13,467.36 = 8,245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.76x = 13,467.36 × 8,245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.76x = 111,048,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,048,618.39/8,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.04

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