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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.28, 12,910.77 and 8,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.28, 12,910.77 and 8,248.32 is: 12,288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.28 : 12,910.77 = 8,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.28/12,910.77 = 8,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.28x = 12,910.77 × 8,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.28x = 106,492,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,492,162.41/8,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,288.11

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