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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.56, 12,423.23 and 8,155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.56, 12,423.23 and 8,155.21 is: 11,265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.56 : 12,423.23 = 8,155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.56/12,423.23 = 8,155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.56x = 12,423.23 × 8,155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.56x = 101,314,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,314,049.53/8,993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.18

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