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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.08, 13,007 and 7,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.08, 13,007 and 7,220.88 is: 10,840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.08 : 13,007 = 7,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.08/13,007 = 7,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.08x = 13,007 × 7,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.08x = 93,921,986.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,921,986.16/8,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.39

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