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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.22, 13,019.80 and 8,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.22, 13,019.80 and 8,368.82 is: 12,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.22 : 13,019.80 = 8,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.22/13,019.80 = 8,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.22x = 13,019.80 × 8,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.22x = 108,960,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,960,362.64/8,671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.75

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