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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.19, 12,421.33 and 8,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.19, 12,421.33 and 8,153.84 is: 11,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.19 : 12,421.33 = 8,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.19/12,421.33 = 8,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.19x = 12,421.33 × 8,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.19x = 101,281,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,281,548.08/8,992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.28

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