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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.64, 13,456.02 and 8,673.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.64, 13,456.02 and 8,673.18 is: 12,989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.64 : 13,456.02 = 8,673.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.64/13,456.02 = 8,673.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.64x = 13,456.02 × 8,673.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.64x = 116,706,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,706,483.54/8,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.56

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