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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.49, 13,407.95 and 8,051.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.49, 13,407.95 and 8,051.53 is: 12,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.49 : 13,407.95 = 8,051.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.49/13,407.95 = 8,051.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.49x = 13,407.95 × 8,051.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.49x = 107,954,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,954,511.66/8,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.32

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