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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.80, 12,866.70 and 7,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.80, 12,866.70 and 7,281.80 is: 10,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.80 : 12,866.70 = 7,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.80/12,866.70 = 7,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.80x = 12,866.70 × 7,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.80x = 93,692,736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,692,736.06/8,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.70

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