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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.40, 12,966.60 and 8,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.40, 12,966.60 and 8,514.80 is: 12,772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.40 : 12,966.60 = 8,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.40/12,966.60 = 8,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.40x = 12,966.60 × 8,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.40x = 110,408,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,408,005.68/8,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.20

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