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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.80, 13,006.40 and 8,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.80, 13,006.40 and 8,348.80 is: 12,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.80 : 13,006.40 = 8,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.80/13,006.40 = 8,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.80x = 13,006.40 × 8,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.80x = 108,587,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,587,832.32/8,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.28

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