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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.20, 13,491.30 and 8,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.20, 13,491.30 and 8,338.10 is: 12,507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.20 : 13,491.30 = 8,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.20/13,491.30 = 8,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.20x = 13,491.30 × 8,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.20x = 112,491,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,491,808.53/8,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.15

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