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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.61, 13,397.76 and 8,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.61, 13,397.76 and 8,361.32 is: 12,468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.61 : 13,397.76 = 8,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.61/13,397.76 = 8,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.61x = 13,397.76 × 8,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.61x = 112,022,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,022,891.65/8,984.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.31

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