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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.13, 13,567.21 and 8,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.13, 13,567.21 and 8,364.90 is: 12,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.13 : 13,567.21 = 8,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.13/13,567.21 = 8,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.13x = 13,567.21 × 8,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.13x = 113,488,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,488,354.93/8,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,611.04

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