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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.19, 12,422.71 and 8,154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.19, 12,422.71 and 8,154.84 is: 11,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.19 : 12,422.71 = 8,154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.19/12,422.71 = 8,154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.19x = 12,422.71 × 8,154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.19x = 101,305,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,305,212.42/8,993.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,264.66

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