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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.70, 13,492.05 and 8,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.70, 13,492.05 and 8,338.60 is: 12,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.70 : 13,492.05 = 8,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.70/13,492.05 = 8,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.70x = 13,492.05 × 8,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.70x = 112,504,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,504,808.13/8,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.90

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